Psalms 132:18

“His enemies I will clothe with shame, but upon him his diadem will flourish.””

Psalms 132:18 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 132:18, word by word

His enemiesאוֹיְבָיoyvay

enemy

Enemy, foe: one who hates and opposes another.

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I will clotheאַלְבִּישׁalbish

clothe

To put clothes on someone else, sometimes as an honor or a help.

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with shameבֹּשֶׁתboshet

shame

The shame one suffers, or what causes it.

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his diademנִזְרnizr

diadem

A crown or diadem.

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will flourishיָצִיץyatsits

blossom

To put out petals; grow strong, thrive.

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The context

17There I will make sprout a horn for David; I have prepared a lamp for my anointed one.

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