Psalms 89:1

Psalms 89:1

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Remembering the Covenant with David, and Sorrow for Lost Blessings

A Contemplation of Ethan the Ezrahite.

1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;
With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up forever;
^aYour faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.”

3 “I^a have made a covenant with My chosen,
I have ^bsworn to My servant David:

4 ‘Your seed I will establish forever,
And build up your throne ^ato all generations.’ ” Selah

5 And ^athe heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord;
Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.

6 ^aFor who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord?
Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the Lord?

Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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Of Ethan—(See on Psalms 88:1, title). This Psalm was composed during some season of great national distress, perhaps Absalom's rebellion. It contrasts the promised prosperity and perpetuity of David's throne (with reference to the great promise of II Samuel 7:12-17), with a time when God appeared to have forgotten His covenant. The picture thus drawn may typify the promises and the adversities of Christ's kingdom, and the terms of confiding appeal to God provided appropriate prayers for the divine aid and promised blessing. (Psa. 89:1-52)

mercies—those promised (Isaiah 55:3; Acts 13:34), and—

faithfulness—that is, in fulfilling them.

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