Psalms 89 : 1 (ERVEN)
A maskil from Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing forever about the Lord's love. I will sing about his faithfulness forever and ever!
Psalms 89 : 2 (ERVEN)
I will say, "Your faithful love will last forever. Your loyalty is like the sky� there is no end to it!"
Psalms 89 : 3 (ERVEN)
You said, "I made an agreement with my chosen king. I made this promise to my servant David:
Psalms 89 : 4 (ERVEN)
'There will always be someone from your family to rule. I will make your kingdom continue forever and ever.'" Selah
Psalms 89 : 5 (ERVEN)
Lord, the heavens praise you for the amazing things you do. The assembly of holy ones sings about your loyalty.
Psalms 89 : 6 (ERVEN)
No one in heaven is equal to the Lord. None of the "gods" can compare to the Lord.
Psalms 89 : 7 (ERVEN)
When God's holy ones�the angels around his throne�meet together, they fear and respect him; he is more awesome than all those around him.
Psalms 89 : 8 (ERVEN)
Lord God All-Powerful, there is no one like you. You are strong, Lord, and always faithful.
Psalms 89 : 9 (ERVEN)
You rule the stormy sea. You can calm its angry waves.
Psalms 89 : 10 (ERVEN)
You defeated Rahab. You scattered your enemies with your own powerful arm.
Psalms 89 : 11 (ERVEN)
Everything in heaven and earth belongs to you. You made the world and everything in it.
Psalms 89 : 12 (ERVEN)
You created everything north and south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon sing praises to your name.
Psalms 89 : 13 (ERVEN)
You have the power! Your power is great! Victory is yours!
Psalms 89 : 14 (ERVEN)
Your kingdom is built on truth and justice. Love and faithfulness are servants before your throne.
Psalms 89 : 15 (ERVEN)
Lord, your loyal followers are happy. They live in the light of your kindness.
Psalms 89 : 16 (ERVEN)
Your name always makes them happy. They praise your goodness.
Psalms 89 : 17 (ERVEN)
You are their amazing strength. Their power comes from you.
Psalms 89 : 18 (ERVEN)
The king, our protector, belongs to the Lord, who is the Holy One of Israel.
Psalms 89 : 19 (ERVEN)
Lord, you once spoke in a vision to your followers: "I have made a young soldier strong. From among my people I chose him for an important position.
Psalms 89 : 20 (ERVEN)
I have found my servant David and anointed him as king with my special oil.
Psalms 89 : 21 (ERVEN)
I will support him with my right hand, and my arm will make him strong.
Psalms 89 : 22 (ERVEN)
So no enemy will ever control him. The wicked will never defeat him.
Psalms 89 : 23 (ERVEN)
I will destroy his enemies before his eyes. I will defeat those who hate him.
Psalms 89 : 24 (ERVEN)
I will always love and support him. I will always make him strong.
Psalms 89 : 25 (ERVEN)
I will put him in charge of the sea. He will control the rivers.
Psalms 89 : 26 (ERVEN)
He will say to me, 'You are my father. You are my God, my Rock, my Savior.'
Psalms 89 : 27 (ERVEN)
And I will make him my firstborn son. He will be the great king on earth.
Psalms 89 : 28 (ERVEN)
My love will protect him forever. My agreement with him will never end.
Psalms 89 : 29 (ERVEN)
I will make his family continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the skies.
Psalms 89 : 30 (ERVEN)
If his descendants stop following my law and stop obeying my commands,
Psalms 89 : 31 (ERVEN)
if they break my laws and ignore my commands,
Psalms 89 : 32 (ERVEN)
I will punish them severely for their sins and wrongs.
Psalms 89 : 33 (ERVEN)
But I will never take my love from him. I will never stop being loyal to him.
Psalms 89 : 34 (ERVEN)
I will not break my agreement with David. I will never change what I said.
Psalms 89 : 35 (ERVEN)
By my holiness, I made a promise to him, and I would not lie to David.
Psalms 89 : 36 (ERVEN)
His family will continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the sun.
Psalms 89 : 37 (ERVEN)
Like the moon, it will continue forever. The sky is a witness to the agreement that can be trusted." Selah
Psalms 89 : 38 (ERVEN)
But now, Lord, you have become angry with your chosen king, and you have left him all alone.
Psalms 89 : 39 (ERVEN)
You ended the agreement you made with your servant. You threw the king's crown into the dirt.
Psalms 89 : 40 (ERVEN)
You pulled down the walls of his city. You destroyed all his fortresses.
Psalms 89 : 41 (ERVEN)
Everyone passing by steals from him. His neighbors laugh at him.
Psalms 89 : 42 (ERVEN)
You made all the king's enemies happy. You let them win the war.
Psalms 89 : 43 (ERVEN)
You helped them defend themselves. You did not help your king win the battle.
Psalms 89 : 44 (ERVEN)
You did not let him win. You threw his throne to the ground.
Psalms 89 : 45 (ERVEN)
You cut his life short. You shamed him. Selah
Psalms 89 : 46 (ERVEN)
Lord, how long will this continue? Will you ignore us forever? Will your anger burn like a fire forever?
Psalms 89 : 47 (ERVEN)
Remember how short my life is. You created us to live a short life and then die.
Psalms 89 : 48 (ERVEN)
Is there anyone alive who will never die? Will anyone escape the grave? Selah
Psalms 89 : 49 (ERVEN)
Lord, where is the love you showed in the past? You promised David that you would be loyal to his family.
Psalms 89 : 50 (ERVEN)
My Lord, please remember how people insulted your servant. Lord, I had to listen to all the insults from your enemies. They insulted your chosen king wherever he went.
Psalms 89 : 52 (ERVEN)
Praise the Lord forever! Amen and Amen! BOOK 4 (Psalms 90-106)
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