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God is the Ultimate Protector
Commentators agree that this verse declares God as the ultimate source of protection. The phrasing, 'For our shield belongeth unto Jehovah,' means that any defense we have, including our human leaders (our 'king'), is a gift from God and is sustained by His power. Our protectors are themselves protected by Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 89:18
18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord is our defense - Margin, “Our shield is of the Lord.” The original word rendered “defense,” is shield. Compar…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 89:18
19th Century
Bishop
For the Lord. —Or, rather—
“For of Jehovah is our shield,
And of Israel’s Holy One our king,”
“shield”…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 89:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. For the LORD is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 89:18
16th Century
Theologian
For to Jehovah is our buckler. As the chief protection of the people was in the person of their king, it is here expressly shown that the …
John Gill
On Psalms 89:18
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord is our defence
From all their enemies, being all around them, as a wall of fire to protect them, and as…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 89:15–18
17th Century
Minister
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 its fruit in …