Psalms 89:24

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 89:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted.
Psalms 89:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 89

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him, etc.] The “faithfulness” of God was and is with Christ, in performing promises made to him respecting his work, and strength to do it, as man, and the glory that should follow; and also those made to his people in him, relating to grace here, and happiness hereafter: and though there was no “mercy” shown to Christ, as the surety of his people, but he was dealt with in strict justice; yet, as Mediator of the covenant, the special mercy of God is with him, even every blessing of it, called “the sure mercies of David”; and is only communicated through him; he is the mercy seat, from whence mercy is dispensed, and the propitiation through whom…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him - I will at the same time be faithful to him, and merciful. These attributes of my nature shall be always attendant on him, as if they were his own. And in my name - By me; or - He, acting in my name, and in my cause, shall be exalted. Shall his horn be exalted - See the notes at Psalms 89:17. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“But my: Psa 89:2-5, Psa 89:28, Psa 89:33, Psa 61:7; Joh 1:17; Co2 1:20 in my: Psa 89:16, Psa 89:17, Psa 20:1, Psa 20:5, Psa 91:14; Sa1 2:1; Joh 17:6, Joh 17:11, Joh 17:26 Psalms 89:25”
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