Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
greatest 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.
International Standard Version
"Indeed, I myself made him the firstborn, the highest 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
my God, the rock of my salvation.’
greatest of the kings of the earth.
and My covenant with him will endure.
Cross References
Numbers 24:7
and his seed will be by abundant water.
His king will be greater than Agag,
and his kingdom will be exalted.
Colossians 1:18
He is the beginning,
the firstborn from the dead,
so that He might come to have
first place in everything.
Revelation 19:16
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh:
KING OF KINGS
AND LORD OF LORDS.
Psalm 2:7
He said to Me, “You are My Son;
today I have become Your
Psalm 72:11
all nations serve him.
Colossians 1:15
the firstborn over all creation.
Isaiah 49:7
the Redeemer
to one who is despised,
to one abhorred by people,
to a servant of rulers:
“Kings will see and stand up,
and princes
because of the Lord, who is faithful,
the Holy One of Israel
Romans 8:29
For those He foreknew He also predestined
Exodus 4:22
Then you will say to Pharaoh: This is what Yahweh says: Israel is My firstborn son.
2 Chronicles 1:12
wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you riches, wealth, and glory, unlike what was given to the kings who were before you, or will be given to those after you.”
2 Chronicles 9:23-24
All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.
Psalm 2:10-12
receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
Revelation 21:24
The nations