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1 A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of thy steadfast love, O LORD, for ever; with my mouth I will proclaim thy faithfulness to all generations.
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I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
2 For thy steadfast love was established for ever, thy faithfulness is firm as the heavens.
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I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.
3 Thou hast said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant:
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You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant,
4 'I will establish your descendants for ever, and build your throne for all generations.'" [Selah]
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‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’ ”
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