Psalms 89:2

2 For I said, ¹"Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens ²you will establish your ³faithfulness."

Psalms 89:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 89:2

For I have said
That is, in his heart he had said, he had thought of it, was assured of it, strongly concluded it, from the Spirit and word of God; he believed it, and therefore he spoke it; having it from the Lord, it was all one as if he had spoke it:

Psalms 89:2 In-Context

1 I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I said, "Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness."

3 You have said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:

4 'I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.'" Selah

5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!

Cross References

• 1. [See ver. 1 above]
• 2. See Psalms 36:5
• 3. [See ver. 1 above]