Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"Indeed, I myself made him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
New American Standard Bible
The
King James Version
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
Holman Bible
greatest of the kings of the earth.
A Conservative Version
I also will make him first-born, the highest of the kings of the earth.
American Standard Version
I also will make him my first-born, The highest of the kings of the earth.
Amplified
“I will also make him My firstborn (preeminent),
The highest of the kings of the earth.
Bible in Basic English
And I will make him the first of my sons, most high over the kings of the earth.
Darby Translation
And as to me, I will make him firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
Julia Smith Translation
Also I will give him the firstborn, the highest to the kings of the earth.
King James 2000
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I will also make him [the] firstborn, [the] highest of [the] kings of [the] earth.
Modern King James verseion
And I will make him My first-born, higher than the kings of the earth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
NET Bible
I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth's kings.
New Heart English Bible
I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
The Emphasized Bible
Yea, I, will appoint him, firstborn, Most High to the kings of the earth!
Webster
Also I will make him my first-born, higher than the kings of the earth.
World English Bible
I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
Youngs Literal Translation
I also first-born do appoint him, Highest of the kings of the earth.
Themes
Birthright » An honorable title
Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
failure » The lord not failing
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
Forsaking » The reward for forsaking the law
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Jesus Christ » Names of » Firstborn
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 89:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
Perplexity About God's Promises
26 He will announce to me "You are my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.' 27 "Indeed, I myself made him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. 28 I will show my gracious love toward him forever, since my covenant is securely established with him.
Cross References
Numbers 24:7
He will pour water from his buckets, and his descendants will stream forth like abundant water. His king will be more exalted than Agag when he exalts his own kingdom.
Colossians 1:18
He is also the head of the body, which is the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he himself might have first place in everything.
Revelation 19:16
On his robe that covers his thigh he has a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS
Psalm 2:7
Let me announce the decree of the LORD that he told me: "You are my son, today I have become your father.
Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him, and all nations serve him.
Colossians 1:15
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
Isaiah 49:7
"This is what my Lord says the LORD your Redeemer, O Israel, and his Holy One to one despised by people, to those abhorred as a nation, to the servant of rulers: "Kings see and arise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, the one who has chosen you."
Romans 8:29
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that the Son might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Exodus 4:22
You are to say to Pharaoh, "This is what the LORD says: "Israel is my firstborn son.
2 Chronicles 1:12
wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. Furthermore, I will give you riches, wealth, and honor such as none of the kings owned who lived before you and none after you are to ever attain their equal."
2 Chronicles 9:23-24
All the kings of the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart.
Psalm 2:10-12
Therefore, kings, act wisely! Earthly rulers, be warned!
Revelation 21:24
The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.