Psalms 132:18

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 132:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish. Psalm 133 A Song of Ascents; of David.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish. Psalm 133 A Song of Ascents; of David.
Psalms 132:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 132

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish. Psalm 133 A Song of Ascents; of David.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“His enemies will I clothe with shame - They shall be so confounded that shame shall seem to cover them as a garment. See the notes at Psalms 109:29. That is, David would be triumphant. But upon himself shall his crown flourish - His crown shall be as a fresh, blooming garland. The Hebrew word used here may mean either to glitter, or to flower, to fiourish or bloom. As applied to a crown, it may mean either that it would sparkle or glitter, as set with precious stones - or (under the idea of a garland) it may mean that it would appear to bloom or blossom. In either case it denotes success, joy, triumph - and is a promise of prosperity to David as a king. This was a part of the promise…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“132:18 The adversaries will be humiliated, in contrast to the glorious king (132:9, 16).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“His enemies: Psa 21:8, Psa 21:9, Psa 35:26, Psa 109:29; Job 8:22; Dan 12:2 but upon: Psa 72:8-11; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7, Isa 58:10-12; Mat 28:18; Luk 1:32, Luk 1:33; Rev 11:15; Rev 17:14 Next: Psalms Chapter 133”
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