Psalms 89:52
Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
Original Language Analysis
בָּר֖וּךְ
Blessed
H1288
בָּר֖וּךְ
Blessed
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
1 of 5
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
יְהוָ֥ה
be the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
be the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 5
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לְ֝עוֹלָ֗ם
for evermore
H5769
לְ֝עוֹלָ֗ם
for evermore
Strong's:
H5769
Word #:
3 of 5
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
Historical Context
Each of the five books of Psalms ends with doxology (41:13, 72:18-19, 89:52, 106:48, 150). These demonstrate that whatever questions arise, God remains worthy of praise. The pattern continues in Scripture: Job blessed God after catastrophe (Job 1:21), Paul praised God from prison (Philippians 4:4), John worshiped amid tribulation (Revelation 1:5-6). Faith praises God based on His character, not circumstances.
Questions for Reflection
- How can you "bless the LORD" even when circumstances seem to contradict His promises?
- What does the doubled "Amen" ("so be it") express about trust despite unanswered questions?
- How does Christ's resurrection provide the ultimate grounds for blessing God "for evermore" regardless of present suffering?
Analysis & Commentary
The psalm ends with doxology: "Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen" (Hebrew barukh YHWH l-olam amen v-amen). Despite the crisis (vv.38-51), the psalm concludes with blessing God. "Blessed be the LORD" affirms God's goodness regardless of circumstances. "For evermore" (Hebrew olam) extends blessing eternally. The doubled "Amen" emphasizes certainty and agreement. This doxology closes Book III of Psalms (73-89), modeling faith that praises God even when promises seem unfulfilled.