Psalms 89:1-4

A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

1 [a][b]I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
2 I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.
3 You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant,
4 ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’ ”[c]

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 59:16; Psalms 101:1
  • 2. S Psalms 36:5; Psalms 40:10
  • 3. S Psalms 36:5
  • 4. 2 Samuel 7:12-16; 1 Kings 8:16; Psalms 132:11-12; Isaiah 9:7; Ezekiel 37:24-25; S Matthew 1:1; S Luke 1:33

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 89:1-52 is numbered 89:2-53.
  • [b]. Title: Probably a literary or musical term
  • [c]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 37, 45 and 48.
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