Psalm 89:2

2 For I have said, "Mercy shall be built up for ever; Thy faithfulness shalt Thou establish in the very heavens."

Psalm 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:

Psalm 89:2 In-Context

1 <> I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever; with my mouth will I make known Thy faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I have said, "Mercy shall be built up for ever; Thy faithfulness shalt Thou establish in the very heavens."

3 "I have made a covenant with My chosen, I have sworn unto David My servant:

4 `Thy Seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations.'" Selah

5 And the heavens shall praise Thy wonders, O LORD, Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.