Psalms 89

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 89 of 150

1 A Poem of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of Jehovah forever; I will speak with my mouth Your faithfulness to generation and generation.

2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up forever; You shall establish Your faithfulness in the heavens.

3 I have cut a covenant with My elect; I have sworn to David My servant,

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Chapter Summary

The psalmist praises Jehovah. He complains of great contradictions and craves redress. A Lesson of Ethan the Ezrahite.

Key Hebrew Words

חֵרְפ֖וּ remain in harvest time H2778 · TWOT 750
בְּכ֣וֹר first-born H1060 · TWOT 244a
עִקְּב֥וֹת heel H6119 · TWOT 1676a
נַ֭עֲרָץ cause to tremble H6206 · TWOT 1702
יַשִּׁ֣א lend on interest H5378 · TWOT 1424

Cross-References

People & Context

The Davidic Covenant Sworn

God cuts a covenant, swearing to establish David's seed and throne to generation and generation.

Rahab Crushed

God rules the pride of the sea, crushes Rahab as one slain, and scatters His enemies.

Vision of the Anointing

God speaks in a vision, declaring He has anointed David with holy oil and will make him the First-born over earthly kings.

Timeline

The Davidic Covenant Sworn

God cuts a covenant, swearing to establish David's seed and throne to generation and generation.

Psalms 89:3-4
Rahab Crushed

God rules the pride of the sea, crushes Rahab as one slain, and scatters His enemies.

Psalms 89:9-10
Vision of the Anointing

God speaks in a vision, declaring He has anointed David with holy oil and will make him the First-born over earthly kings.

Psalms 89:19-27

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