Bible Strands
Psalms 132:18
I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker is God, addressing the psalmist and the covenant community. This declaration follows the immediate vow to establish a permanent dwelling and provide a lasting lamp for the Davidic line.
The words — The verb אַלְבִּישׁ (albiš) literally means “I will clothe,” paired with בֹּשֶׁת (bōšeṯ) for “shame.” The verb יָצִיץ (yāṣîṣ) describes the crown’s action of “shining” or “sprouting forth.”
The thread — The motif of opponents being clothed in shame recurs in Psalms 35:26 and Job 8:22. The guarantee of a radiant crown for the anointed ruler parallels the Davidic throne promise recorded in Luke 1:32.
Why it lands — The text states that divine judgment on enemies and the vindication of the chosen king are guaranteed by God’s own word. A reader must accept that no opposition can invalidate the established royal line.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
Cross-references
- Psalms 35:26 May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach.
- Job 8:22 Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”
- Luke 1:32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
- Psalms 21:8 Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
- Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
- Psalms 72:8 May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
- Psalms 109:29 May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.
- Isaiah 58:10 and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.
- Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.