Parallel Verses
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.
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 call to me: You are my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation!
27
The
Cross References
Numbers 24:7
Water will flow from his buckets and his seed will be by many waters. His king shall be higher than Agag. And his kingdom shall be exalted.
Colossians 1:18
He is the head of the body, the congregation. He is the beginning (commencement), the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence (first place).
Revelation 19:16
He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Psalm 2:7
I will proclaim the decree of Jehovah: He said to me: You are my Son. Today I have become your Father. (I have begotten you.)
Psalm 72:11
Yes, all kings will bow down before him. All nations will serve him.
Colossians 1:15
He is the image (likeness) (representation) of the invisible God. He is the firstborn (Greek: prototokos: childbirth, offspring) of all creation.
Isaiah 49:7
Israel's Holy God and Savior says to the one who is deeply despised, hated by the nations and is the servant of rulers: Kings will see you released and will rise to show their respect. Princes will also see it and they will bow low to honor you.
Romans 8:29
Those he first recognized, he ordained in advance that they be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Exodus 4:22
Say to Pharaoh: 'Thus says Jehovah, Israel is my son, my firstborn.
2 Chronicles 1:12
For this reason I will give you wisdom and knowledge. And in addition, I will give you more wealth, treasure, and fame than any king has ever had before or will ever have again.
2 Chronicles 9:23-24
All the kings of the world wanted to listen to the wisdom that God gave Solomon.
Psalm 2:10-12
Listen you kings, be wise (show discernment) and be warned you rulers of the earth.
Revelation 21:24
The nations will walk by means of its light. The kings of the earth bring their glory into it.