18 Indeed, our shield
18 For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
18 All we are and have we owe to God, Holy God of Israel, our King!
18 For our shield belongs to the Lord, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.
18 Yes, our protection comes from the Lord, and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 89:18
Commentary on Psalm 89:15-18
(Read Psalm 89:15-18)
Happy are those who so know the joyful sound of the gospel as to obey it; who experience its power upon their hearts, and bring forth the fruit of it in their lives. Though believers are nothing in themselves, yet having all in Christ Jesus, they may rejoice in his name. May the Lord enable us to do so. The joy of the Lord is the strength of his people; whereas unbelief dispirits ourselves and discourages others. Though it steals upon us under a semblance of humility, yet it is the very essence of pride. Christ is the Holy One of Israel; and in him was that peculiar people more blessed than in any other blessing.