Psalm 89:20-29

Contemporary English Version

²² “No enemy will outsmart David,
and he won't be defeated
    by any hateful people.
²³ I will strike down and crush
    his troublesome enemies.
²⁴ He will always be able
    to depend on my love,
and I will make him strong
    with my own power.
²⁵ I will let him rule the lands
    across the rivers and seas.
²⁶ He will say to me,
‘You are my Father
    and my God,
as well as the mighty rock^[a]
    where I am safe.’

^27 (B) “I have chosen David
    as my first-born son,
and he will be the ruler
    of all kings on earth.
²⁸ My love for him will last,
and my agreement with him
    will never be broken.

²⁹ “One of David's descendants
    will always be king,
and his family will rule
    until the sky disappears.