1 A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever; I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations with my mouth.
2 For I will declare,“ Faithful love is built up forever; You establish Your faithfulness in the heavens.”
3 The LORD said,“ I have made a covenant with My chosen one; I have sworn an oath to David My servant:
4 ‘ I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations .’ ” Selah
5 LORD , the heavens praise Your wonders — Your faithfulness also — in the assembly of the holy ones.
6 For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
7 God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, more awe-inspiring than all who surround Him.
8 LORD God of Hosts, who is strong like You, LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds You.
9 You rule the raging sea; when its waves surge, You still them.
10 You crushed Rahab like one who is slain; You scattered Your enemies with Your powerful arm.
11 The heavens are Yours ; the earth also is Yours . The world and everything in it — You founded them.
12 North and south — You created them. Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name.
13 You have a mighty arm; Your hand is powerful; Your right hand is lifted high.
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; faithful love and truth go before You.
15 Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; Yahweh, they walk in the light of Your presence.
16 They rejoice in Your name all day long , and they are exalted by Your righteousness.
17 For You are their magnificent strength; by Your favor our horn is exalted.
18 Surely our shield belongs to the LORD, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
19 You once spoke in a vision to Your loyal ones and said: “ I have granted help to a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
20 I have found David My servant; I have anointed him with My sacred oil.
21 My hand will always be with him, and My arm will strengthen him.
