Psalms 89:1-2

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.

Psalms 89:1-2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 89:1-2 In-Context

1 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.’ ”

5 The heavens praise your wonders, LORD, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings?

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 59:16; Psalms 101:1
• 2. S Psalms 36:5; Psalms 40:10
• 3. S Psalms 36:5

Footnotes

• [a]. In Hebrew texts 89:1-52 is numbered 89:2-53.
• [b]. Title: Probably a literary or musical term