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Psalm 89:1-3
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Psalm 89[a]

A Lament over God’s Promise to David

1 A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

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2 I will sing of your mercy forever, Lord(A)
    proclaim your faithfulness through all ages.
3 [b]For I said, “My mercy is established forever;
    my faithfulness will stand as long as the heavens.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 89 The community laments the defeat of the Davidic king, to whom God promised kingship as enduring as the heavens (Ps 89:2–5). The Psalm narrates how God became king of the divine beings (Ps 89:6–9) and how the Davidic king became king of earthly kings (Ps 89:20–38). Since the defeat of the king calls into question God’s promise, the community ardently prays God to be faithful to the original promise to David (Ps 89:39–52).
  2. 89:3–5 David’s dynasty is to be as long-lasting as the heavens, a statement reinforced by using the same verbs (establish, stand) both of the divine love and loyalty and of the Davidic dynasty and throne, cf. Ps 89:29–30.
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