1I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.89.1 Maschil…: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction89.1 to all…: Heb. to generation and generation
2I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.89.1 Maschil…: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction89.1 to all…: Heb. to generation and generation
3For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
4For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
5I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
6I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
7Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
8Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
9And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
10And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
11For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
12For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
13God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
14God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
15O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
16O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
17Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
18Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
19Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.89.10 Rahab: or, Egypt89.10 thy…: Heb. the arm of thy strength
20Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.89.10 Rahab: or, Egypt89.10 thy…: Heb. the arm of thy strength
21The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.89.11 the fulness…: or, all it containeth
22The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.89.11 the fulness…: or, all it containeth
23The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.
24The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.
25Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.89.13 a…: Heb. an arm with might
26Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.89.13 a…: Heb. an arm with might
27Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.89.14 habitation: or, establishment
28Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.89.14 habitation: or, establishment
29Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
30Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
31In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
32In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
33For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
34For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
35For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.89.18 the LORD…: or, our shield is of the LORD, and our king is of the Holy One of Israel
36For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.89.18 the LORD…: or, our shield is of the LORD, and our king is of the Holy One of Israel
37Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
38Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
39I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
40I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
41With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
42With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.
43The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
44The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
45And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
46And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.
47But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
48But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
49I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
50I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
51He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
52He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
53Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
54Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
55My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
56My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
57His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
58His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
59If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;
60If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;
61If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;89.31 break: Heb. profane
62If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;89.31 break: Heb. profane
63Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.
64Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.
65Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.89.33 will…: Heb. I will not make void from him89.33 to fail: Heb. to lie
66Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.89.33 will…: Heb. I will not make void from him89.33 to fail: Heb. to lie
67My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
68My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
69Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.89.35 that…: Heb. if I lie
70Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.89.35 that…: Heb. if I lie
71His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
72His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
73It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
74It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
75But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
76But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.
77Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.
78Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.
79Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.
80Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.
81All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
82All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
83Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
84Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
85Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
86Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
87Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.89.44 glory: Heb. brightness
88Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.89.44 glory: Heb. brightness
89The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
90The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
91How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
92How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
93Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
94Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
95What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
96What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
97Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
98Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
99Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
100Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
101Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
102Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
103Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
104Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.