What does Psalm 132:17 mean?

Psalm 132:17 highlights themes such as anointing, kingship, hope when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 132:17 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

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1 Samuel 16:13
This passage describes David's anointing, which foreshadows the anointing of Christ.
Luke 1:69
Zechariah praises God for raising up a horn of salvation in the house of His servant David.
Romans 1:3
Paul identifies Jesus as a descendant of David, fulfilling the promise of this psalm.