Psalms 89:1-13 ▼

1 A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the goodness and lovingkindness of the LORD forever; With my mouth I will make known Your faithfulness from generation to generation.

2 For I have said, “Goodness and lovingkindness will be built up forever; In the heavens [unchangeable and majestic] You will establish Your faithfulness.”

3 [God has said] “I have made a covenant with My chosen one; I have sworn to David My servant,

4 I will establish your seed forever And I will build up your throne for all generations.” Selah.

5 The heavens (angels) praise Your wonders, O LORD, Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the divine beings is like the LORD,

7 A God greatly feared and reverently worshiped in the council of the holy [angelic] ones, And awesome above all those who are around Him?

8 O LORD God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds You [as an intrinsic, unchangeable part of Your very being].

9 You rule the swelling of the sea; When its waves rise, You still them.

10 You have crushed Rahab (Egypt) like one who is slain; You have scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.

11 The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all that is in it, You have founded and established them.

12 The north and the south, You have created them; Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon shout for joy at Your name.

13 You have a strong arm; Mighty is Your hand, Your right hand is exalted.