Psalms 89:1-21 ▼

1 I will sing forever about the gracious love of the LORD; from generation to generation I will declare your faithfulness with my mouth.

2 I will declare that your gracious love was established forever; in the heavens itself, you have established your faithfulness.

3 I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have made a promise to David, my servant.

4 |I will establish your dynasty forever, and I will lift up one who will build your throne from generation to generation.| Interlude

5 Even the heavens praise your awesome deeds, LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 For who in the skies compares to the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the divine beings?

7 God is feared in the council of the holy ones, revered by all those around him.

8 LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, who is as mighty as you, LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you.

9 You rule over the majestic sea; when its waves surge, you calm them.

10 You crushed the proud one to death; with your powerful arm you scattered your enemies.

11 Heaven and the earth belong to you, the world and everything it contains— you established them.

12 The north and south—you created them; Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name.

13 Your arm is strong; your hand is mighty; indeed, your right hand is victorious.

14 Righteousness and justice make up the foundation of your throne; gracious love and truth meet before you.

15 How happy are the people who can worship joyfully! LORD, they walk in the light of your presence.

16 In your name they rejoice all day long; they exult in your justice.

17 For you are their strength's grandeur; by your favor you exalted our power.

18 Indeed, our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19 You spoke to your faithful ones through a vision: |I will set a helper over a warrior. I will raise up a chosen one from the people.

20 I have found my servant David; I have anointed him with my sacred oil,

21 with whom my power will be firmly established; for my arm will strengthen him.