Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
I will also make 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.
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.
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 call out [to] me, 'You [are] my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.' 27 I will also make him [the] firstborn, [the] highest of [the] kings of [the] earth. 28 Forever I will keep my loyal love for him, and my covenant [will be] reliable for him.
Cross References
Numbers 24:7
He will pour water from his buckets, and his offspring [will be] like many waters; his king will be higher than Agag, and his kingdom will be exalted.
Colossians 1:18
and he himself is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he himself may become first in everything,
Revelation 19:16
And he has a name written on his outer garment and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."
Psalm 2:7
I will tell the decree; Yahweh said to me: "You are my son; today I have begotten you.
Psalm 72:11
and let all kings bow down to him. Let all nations serve him.
Colossians 1:15
who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,
Isaiah 49:7
Thus says Yahweh, the redeemer of Israel, his holy one, to the one who despises life, to the one who abhors [the] nation, to [the] slave of rulers: "Kings shall see and stand up; princes, and they shall bow down, for the sake of Yahweh, who [is] faithful, the holy one of Israel, and he has chosen you."
Romans 8:29
because [those] whom he foreknew, he also predestined [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many brothers.
Exodus 4:22
And you must say to Pharaoh, 'Thus says Yahweh, "Israel [is] my son, my firstborn."
2 Chronicles 1:12
wisdom and knowledge is given to you. And I will [also] give to you wealth, possessions, and honor, the like of which was not had by the kings who [were] before you, nor will there be the like after you."
2 Chronicles 9:23-24
And all the kings of the earth sought the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God put in his heart.
Psalm 2:10-12
So then, O kings, be wise. Be warned, O rulers of [the] earth.
Revelation 21:24
And the nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.