Psalms 89
I Will Sing of Your Steadfast Love
1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Faith: Psalms 36:5, 89:8, 89:33, 119:90, Isaiah 25:1, Lamentations 3:23. References Lord: Psalms 89:49. Sin: Psalms 101:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:8, Titus 1:2 +5
2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. Faith: Psalms 36:5. Grace: Psalms 103:17, Luke 1:50. Parallel theme: Psalms 146:6, Matthew 24:35, Hebrews 6:18
3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, Covenant: 2 Samuel 23:5. References David: Psalms 132:11, 1 Kings 8:16, Jeremiah 30:9. Parallel theme: Matthew 3:17
4 Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 132:12, 1 Chronicles 22:10
5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. References Lord: Isaiah 44:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 19:1, 50:6, 97:6
6 For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? References Lord: Psalms 29:1, 40:5, 86:8, 89:8, 113:5, Exodus 15:11, Jeremiah 10:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 52:1, 71:19, 73:25 +5
7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him. References God: Jeremiah 10:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 47:2, Jeremiah 10:7, Acts 5:11
8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee? References God: Psalms 71:19, 1 Samuel 2:2, Jeremiah 32:17. References Lord: Psalms 147:5
9 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. Parallel theme: Psalms 29:10, 65:7, Nahum 1:4, Matthew 14:32, Mark 4:39, 4:41
10 Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm. Parallel theme: Psalms 144:6
11 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:12, 115:16, Genesis 1:1, 2:1, 1 Chronicles 29:11, 1 Corinthians 10:26
12 The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name. Parallel theme: Psalms 98:8, 133:3, Joshua 12:1, 19:22, Judges 4:6, Job 26:7
13 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.
14 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. Grace: Psalms 89:2, John 1:17. Righteousness: Psalms 85:13, 97:2, 99:4, 145:17, Deuteronomy 32:4, Proverbs 16:12, Revelation 15:3 +4
15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., in the light of thy countenance. References Lord: Psalms 100:1, Numbers 6:26, 10:10. Light: Psalms 4:6, 44:3, Job 29:3, Isaiah 2:5. Parallel theme: Leviticus 25:9, Nahum 1:15, Acts 2:28 +5
16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. Righteousness: Isaiah 46:13, Romans 1:17, Philippians 3:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 29:5, 29:7, 33:21, 44:8, 89:12, 105:3, Philippians 4:4 +5
17 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. Parallel theme: Psalms 28:7, 75:10, 89:24, 92:10, 112:9, 132:17, 148:14, 1 Samuel 2:1, 2:10 +4
18 For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.
19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Kings 11:34
20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: References David: Acts 13:22. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 16:1, John 3:34
21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:13, Isaiah 41:10, 42:1
22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. Evil: 2 Samuel 7:10, 1 Chronicles 17:9
23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 3:1, 7:1, 7:9, John 15:23
24 But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted. Faith: Psalms 89:33. Grace: Psalms 89:28, John 1:17. Parallel theme: Psalms 20:1, 20:5, 91:14, 1 Samuel 2:1, John 17:6, 17:11, 2 Corinthians 1:20 +5
25 I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., and the rock of my salvation. Salvation: Psalms 18:46, 62:2, 95:1, 2 Samuel 22:47. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 7:14, Matthew 26:42, John 11:41 +2
27 Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth. Kingdom: Psalms 72:11, Numbers 24:7, Isaiah 49:7, Revelation 19:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:7, Exodus 4:22, Romans 8:29, Colossians 1:15, 1:18 +4
28 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant. shall stand fast with him. Covenant: Isaiah 55:3
29 His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27).. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:4, 89:36, Deuteronomy 11:21, Isaiah 9:7, Daniel 2:44
30 If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; Word: Psalms 119:53, Proverbs 28:4. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 7:14, 1 Chronicles 28:9
31 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments; Parallel theme: Psalms 55:20
32 Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes. Sin: 2 Samuel 7:14. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 11:14, 11:39, Amos 3:2
33 Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 15:29, 2 Samuel 7:13, 7:15, 1 Kings 11:13, 11:32, 11:36, Hebrews 6:18 +2
34 My covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant. will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. Covenant: Leviticus 26:44, Jeremiah 14:21, 33:20. Parallel theme: Numbers 23:19, Malachi 3:6, Matthew 24:35, Romans 11:29, James 1:17 +3
35 Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David. References David: Psalms 132:11. Holy: Amos 4:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 110:4, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:13, 6:17
36 His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me. Parallel theme: Psalms 72:5, 72:17, 89:29, Isaiah 59:21, Luke 1:33
37 It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:19
38 But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:51, Deuteronomy 32:19, 1 Chronicles 28:9
39 Thou hast made void the covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant. of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground. Parallel theme: Psalms 74:7, Lamentations 5:16
40 Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin. Parallel theme: Psalms 80:12, Job 1:10, Lamentations 2:2, 2:5
41 All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours. Parallel theme: Psalms 79:4
42 Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
43 Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
44 Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
45 The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:15, 109:29
46 How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire? References Lord: Psalms 79:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:63
47 Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? Creation: Job 10:9. Parallel theme: Job 7:7, 14:1
48 What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:29, 49:15, Job 30:23, Ecclesiastes 8:8, 9:5, 12:7, John 8:51, Acts 2:27, Hebrews 9:27, 11:5 +5
49 LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth? Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 7:15
50 Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people; References Lord: Psalms 74:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 69:9, 74:22
51 Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
52 Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen. Blessing: Psalms 41:13, 106:48