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Psalms 89:18

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

For the LORD [is] our defence; and the Holy One of Israel [is] our king.

Psalms 89:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 89:18

Theological / Devotional

Defence. Heb. magen, usually translated “shield.” It may also mean “entreaty,” as the Ugaritic (see p. 618) has shown. The first half of the verse may be translated, “For the Lord is our supplication.”

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