New International Version Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. New Living Translation You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. English Standard Version Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. Berean Standard Bible From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. Berean Literal Bible From the mouth of infants and sucklings You have established strength, on account of Your adversaries, to still the enemy and avenger. King James Bible Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. New King James Version Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. New American Standard Bible From the mouths of infants and nursing babies You have established strength Because of Your enemies, To do away with the enemy and the revengeful. NASB 1995 From the mouth of infants and nursing babes You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. NASB 1977 From the mouth of infants and nursing babes Thou hast established strength, Because of Thine adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. Legacy Standard Bible From the mouth of infants and nursing babies You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. Amplified Bible Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babes You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, That You might silence the enemy and make the revengeful cease. Berean Annotated Bible From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise \You have ordained strength/ on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. Christian Standard Bible From the mouths of infants and nursing babies, you have established a stronghold on account of your adversaries in order to silence the enemy and the avenger. Holman Christian Standard Bible Because of Your adversaries, You have established a stronghold from the mouths of children and nursing infants to silence the enemy and the avenger. American Standard Version Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou established strength, Because of thine adversaries, That thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. Contemporary English Version With praises from children and from tiny infants, you have built a fortress. It makes your enemies silent, and all who turn against you are left speechless. English Revised Version Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou established strength, because of thine adversaries, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. GOD'S WORD® Translation From the mouths of little children and infants, you have built a fortress against your opponents to silence the enemy and the avenger. Good News Translation it is sung by children and babies. You are safe and secure from all your enemies; you stop anyone who opposes you. International Standard Version Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies you have established strength on account of your adversaries, in order to silence the enemy and vengeful foe. NET Bible From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy. New Heart English Bible From the lips of children and infants you have established praise, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger. Webster's Bible Translation Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thy enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. World English Bible From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFrom the mouths of infants and sucklings "" You have founded strength, "" Because of Your adversaries, "" To still an enemy and a self-avenger. Berean Literal Bible From the mouth of infants and sucklings You have established strength, on account of Your adversaries, to still the enemy and avenger. Young's Literal Translation From the mouths of infants and sucklings Thou hast founded strength, Because of Thine adversaries, To still an enemy and a self-avenger. Smith's Literal Translation Out of the mouth of children and sucklings thou hast founded strength on account of thine enemies, to cause the enemy and the avenger to cease. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOut of the mouth of infants and of sucklings thou hast perfected praise, because of thy enemies, that thou mayst destroy the enemy and the avenger. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible with the mouths of babes and infants. You have established a bulwark against your foes, to silence enemy and avenger. New Revised Standard Version Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOut of the mouth of young men and infants hast thou established thy glory because of thine enemies, that thou mightest destroy the enemy and the avenger. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated From the mouth of young men and boys you prepared your song, because of your enemies, to destroy the enemy who avenges, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast Thou founded strength, Because of Thine adversaries; That Thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. Brenton Septuagint Translation Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou perfected praise, because of thine enemies; that thou mightest put down the enemy and avenger. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context How Majestic is Your Name!1For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. 2From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. 3When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—… Cross References From the mouths of children and infants Matthew 21:16 “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?” Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. You have ordained praise Isaiah 43:21 The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Psalm 22:22 I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly. on account of Your adversaries, 2 Chronicles 20:22-23 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. Psalm 44:5 Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. Exodus 15:6 Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy. to silence the enemy and avenger. Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Romans 3:19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 1 Peter 2:15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. 1 Corinthians 1:27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. Hebrews 2:6-8 But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor / and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. Treasury of Scripture Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings have you ordained strength because of your enemies, that you might still the enemy and the avenger. Out Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Matthew 21:16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. ordained. Psalm 84:5-7 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them… Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Amos 5:9 That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress. still Psalm 4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Exodus 11:7 But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel. the enemy Psalm 44:16 For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger. Jump to Previous Adversaries Avenger Babes Babies Breast Bulwark Cease Children Clear Cruel Enemies Enemy Established Foes Founded Infants Lips Mightest Mouth Mouths Nursing Ordained Praise Revengeful Self-Avenger Shame Silence Strength SucklingsJump to Next Adversaries Avenger Babes Babies Breast Bulwark Cease Children Clear Cruel Enemies Enemy Established Foes Founded Infants Lips Mightest Mouth Mouths Nursing Ordained Praise Revengeful Self-Avenger Shame Silence Strength SucklingsPsalm 8 1. God's glory is magnified by his works, and by his love to manFrom the mouths of children and infants God delights to display His glory through those the world considers weak and insignificant. Jesus applied these words to the children who praised Him in the temple, affirming that their worship rightly recognized the Messiah (Matthew 21:16). Mat 21:16 “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked.… You have ordained praise God Himself establishes praise as a witness to His greatness. Childlike faith and worship expose the emptiness of human pride and show that true honor belongs to the Lord alone. Isa 43:21 The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise. on account of Your adversaries, God’s enemies oppose His rule, His people, and His revealed truth. Yet He answers their rebellion through means they cannot dismiss or overcome, including the worship of the humble. 2Ch 20:22-23 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD… to silence the enemy and avenger. God brings every accusation and defiant voice to silence. The praise of His people testifies to His sovereign power and anticipates Christ’s final victory over Satan and all who resist God’s kingdom. Exo 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Children and InfantsRepresent innocence and purity, often used in Scripture to symbolize humility and dependence on God. 2. Adversaries Those who oppose God and His purposes, representing spiritual and earthly opposition. 3. Enemy and Avenger Terms that denote those who seek to harm or retaliate against God's people or His plans. Teaching Points The Power of PraisePraise is a powerful tool ordained by God to combat spiritual opposition. Even the simplest expressions of worship can have profound effects in the spiritual realm. God's Use of the Humble God often chooses the humble and seemingly insignificant to accomplish His purposes, reminding us that His strength is made perfect in weakness. Childlike Faith Embrace a childlike faith that trusts and praises God without reservation. This kind of faith is potent and effective against spiritual adversaries. Silencing the Enemy Our praise can silence the accusations and lies of the enemy. Regularly engage in worship to maintain spiritual victory. Dependence on God Like children, we are called to depend on God for our strength and deliverance. Recognize and embrace your need for His guidance and protection. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 8:2?2. How does Psalm 8:2 illustrate God's strength through the "mouths of children"? 3. What role do "infants" play in God's plan according to Psalm 8:2? 4. How can we apply the concept of "ordained praise" in our daily lives? 5. How does Psalm 8:2 connect to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 21:16? 6. In what ways can we encourage childlike faith as seen in Psalm 8:2? 7. How does Psalm 8:2 demonstrate the power of God through the weak and innocent? 8. Why does God choose infants and children to establish strength in Psalm 8:2? 9. What is the significance of "mouths of children and infants" in Psalm 8:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 8? What Does Psalm 8:2 Mean From the mouths of children and infants- The verse opens by spotlighting society’s smallest voices. God purposefully chooses those the world deems weak to display His strength (see 1 Corinthians 1:27). - Jesus affirmed this when the temple children cried “Hosanna,” and He quoted Psalm 8:2 to the indignant chief priests (Matthew 21:15–16). Their simple, Spirit-prompted shouts revealed more spiritual insight than the learned leaders possessed. - This line also reminds us that every human life, from infancy, is designed for worship. Psalm 148:12–13 calls “young men and maidens, old men and children” to praise, underscoring that age or maturity never limits one’s ability to glorify God. You have ordained praise - “Ordained” signals something fixed and intentional. God doesn’t wait for praise to arise; He establishes it. • He sets the stage—forming mouths, crafting language, and stirring hearts—so praise becomes inevitable (Psalm 139:13–14). • Praise is not optional decoration for the believer; it is the very purpose of our existence (Isaiah 43:21). - Because praise is God-ordained, it carries His authority. When a toddler sings “Jesus loves me,” heaven registers it as powerfully as any choir anthem. On account of Your adversaries - Worship is warfare. There really are enemies—spiritual and human—who oppose God and His people (Ephesians 6:12). - When saints, even the youngest, exalt the Lord, they declare whose side they’re on and expose the bankruptcy of all rival powers (Psalm 44:5–7). - Christ’s entry into Jerusalem with children praising Him was a direct affront to religious leaders plotting His death, illustrating how praise still counters every anti-God agenda (John 12:19). To silence the enemy and avenger - God’s purpose is clear: praise shuts mouths that accuse and intimidate. • Satan, the ultimate “accuser of our brothers” (Revelation 12:10), is rendered speechless when believers lift true worship. • Earthly avengers—those bent on retaliation or oppression—lose momentum in an atmosphere saturated with adoration (2 Chronicles 20:21–22). - The hush isn’t merely poetic; it is literal. When David stood before Goliath, the Philistine giant’s taunts stopped only after God’s servant declared the Lord’s name and the stone struck true (1 Samuel 17:45–50). Praise precedes and produces that same silencing effect today. summary Psalm 8:2 shows God’s surprising strategy: He arms even babies with praise, establishes that praise as a deliberate countermeasure, and uses it to muzzle every foe. The verse assures us that worship is not weak; it is God’s chosen weapon, available to every believer from the cradle onward. (2) Babes and sucklings.—Better, young children and sucklings. A regular phrase to describe children from one to three years old (1Samuel 15:3; 1Samuel 22:19). The yonek, or suckling, denotes an earlier stage of the nursing period (which, with Hebrew mothers, sometimes extended over three years, 2 Maccabees 7:27, and on Talmudic authority could not be less than two years) than the ôlel, which is applied to children able to play about on the streets (Jeremiah 9:21; Lamentations 4:4). (See Dr. Ginsburg on Eastern Manners and Customs: Bible Educator, i. 29.)Ordained strength . . .—At the first glance, the LXX. translation, as quoted in ... Verse 2. - Out of the month of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength. By "babes and sucklings" are meant young children just able to lisp God's praises, and often doing so, either through pious teaching or by a sort of natural instinct, since "Heaven lies about us in our infancy" (Wordsworth). These scarce articulate mutterings form a foundation on which the glory of God in part rests. Because of thine enemies. To put them to shame, who, having attained to manhood, refuse to acknowledge God. That thou mightset still the enemy and the avenger. It scarcely seems as if any single individual - either Absalom, or Ahithophel, or even Satan (Kay) - is intended. Rather the words are used generally of all those who are enemies of God, and desirous of revenging themselves upon him. The existence of such persons is well shown by Hengstenberg.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew From the lipsמִפִּ֤י (mip·pî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of children עֽוֹלְלִ֨ים ׀ (‘ō·wl·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5768: A suckling and infants וְֽיֹנְקִים֮ (wə·yō·nə·qîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3243: To suck, to give milk You have ordained יִסַּ֪דְתָּ֫ (yis·saḏ·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3245: To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult praise עֹ֥ז (‘ōz) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5797: Strength, might on account of לְמַ֥עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent Your adversaries, צוֹרְרֶ֑יךָ (ṣō·wr·re·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6887: To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped to silence לְהַשְׁבִּ֥ית (lə·haš·bîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7673: To repose, desist from exertion the enemy א֝וֹיֵ֗ב (’ō·w·yêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary and avenger. וּמִתְנַקֵּֽם׃ (ū·miṯ·naq·qêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5358: To grudge, avenge, punish Additonal Resources Psalm 8:2 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 8:2 Bible Gateway Psalm 8:2 Bible.com Psalm 8:2 NIV |
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