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Psalms 132:18

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

Psalms 132:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 132:18

Theological / Devotional

Crown. Heb. nezer, “a consecration [to an office],” also “a diadem [or sign of consecration].” It can be appropriately applied to a king’s crown or to a high priest’s diadem (see Ex. 29:6). The LXX reads “my holiness” in place of “his crown.”

Flourish. Heb. ṣuṣ, “to blossom.” Ṣuṣ is here used in the sense “to shine,” “to sparkle,” or “to glitter.” The corresponding noun ṣiṣ, “a blossom” or “a front ornament,” is used in referring to the glittering plate of gold bearing the inscription “Holiness to the Lord,” which the high priest wore on his miter (see Ex. 28:36, 37).

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