Psalm 89:2-3
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
A
I
2 I will sing of your mercy forever, Lord(A)
proclaim your faithfulness through all ages.
3 [a]For I said, “My mercy is established forever;
my faithfulness will stand as long as the heavens.
Footnotes
- 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.
Psalm 89:4-5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 I have made a covenant with my chosen one;
I have sworn to David my servant:
5 I will make your dynasty stand forever
and establish your throne through all ages.”(A)
Selah
Psalm 89:21-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
21 I have chosen David, my servant;
with my holy oil I have anointed him.
22 My hand will be with him;(A)
my arm will make him strong.
Psalm 89:25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
25 My faithfulness and mercy will be with him;
through my name his horn will be exalted.
Psalm 89:27
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 He shall cry to me, ‘You are my father,(A)
my God, the Rock of my salvation!’
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