Psalm 89:5
New International Version
The heavens praise your wonders, LORD, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.

New Living Translation
All heaven will praise your great wonders, LORD; myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness.

English Standard Version
Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!

Berean Standard Bible
The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones.

King James Bible
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

New King James Version
And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O LORD; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.

New American Standard Bible
The heavens will praise Your wonders, LORD; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

NASB 1995
The heavens will praise Your wonders, O LORD; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

NASB 1977
And the heavens will praise Thy wonders, O LORD; Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

Legacy Standard Bible
The heavens will praise Your wonders, O Yahweh; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

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

Christian Standard Bible
LORD, the heavens praise your wonders — your faithfulness also — in the assembly of the holy ones.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
LORD, the heavens praise Your wonders— Your faithfulness also— in the assembly of the holy ones.

American Standard Version
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah; Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, let the heavens now praise your miracles, and let all your angels praise your faithfulness.

English Revised Version
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD; thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
O LORD, the heavens praise your miracles and your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.

Good News Translation
The heavens sing of the wonderful things you do; the holy ones sing of your faithfulness, LORD.

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

Majority Standard Bible
The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones.

NET Bible
O LORD, the heavens praise your amazing deeds, as well as your faithfulness in the angelic assembly.

New Heart English Bible
The heavens will praise your wonders, LORD; your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD; thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

World English Bible
The heavens will praise your wonders, Yahweh, your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the heavens confess Your wonders, O YHWH, "" Your faithfulness [is] also in an assembly of holy ones.

Young's Literal Translation
and the heavens confess Thy wonders, O Jehovah, Thy faithfulness also is in an assembly of holy ones.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the heavens shall confess thy wonders, O Jehovah, also thy faithfulness in the convocation of the holy ones.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The heavens shall confess thy wonders, O Lord: and thy truth in the church of the saints.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The heavens will confess your miracles, Lord, and also your truth, in the Church of the saints.

New American Bible
The heavens praise your marvels, LORD, your loyalty in the assembly of the holy ones.

New Revised Standard Version
Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD, thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Heavens shall confess your wonders, LORD JEHOVAH, and your faithfulness in the congregation of the Holy Ones.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So shall the heavens praise Thy wonders, O LORD, Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The heavens shall declare thy wonders, O Lord; and thy truth in the assembly of the saints.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Sing of His Love Forever
4‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’ ” Selah 5The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD— Your faithfulness as well— in the assembly of the holy ones. 6For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?…

Cross References
Revelation 5:11-12
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Hebrews 1:6
And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”

Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Revelation 19:1
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!

Revelation 4:8-11
And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” / And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, / the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying: ...

Hebrews 12:22-23
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels / in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,

Job 38:7
while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Daniel 7:10
A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.

1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Ephesians 3:10
His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,

Matthew 18:10
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

1 Kings 22:19
Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left.


Treasury of Scripture

And the heavens shall praise your wonders, O LORD: your faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

heavens

Psalm 19:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Psalm 50:6
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.

Psalm 97:6
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

in the congregation

Psalm 89:7
God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

Deuteronomy 33:2
And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them.

Daniel 7:10
A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

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Psalm 89
1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant
5. For his wonderful power
15. For the care of his church
19. For his favor to the kingdom of David
38. Then complaining of contrary events
46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.














The heavens
In the Hebrew text, the word used here is "שָׁמַיִם" (shamayim), which often refers to the sky or the celestial realm. In the context of Psalm 89, "the heavens" symbolize the vastness and majesty of God's creation. From a conservative Christian perspective, this phrase emphasizes the belief that all of creation, including the heavens, is a testament to God's glory and power. The heavens are seen as a canvas displaying God's handiwork, reminding believers of His omnipotence and the divine order He established.

praise
The Hebrew word for "praise" is "יְהַלְלוּ" (yehalelu), derived from the root "הלל" (halal), which means to boast or to shine. This word is often used in the context of worship and adoration directed towards God. In this verse, the heavens are personified as offering praise to God, suggesting that all of creation inherently acknowledges and glorifies its Creator. This aligns with the conservative Christian view that worship is not limited to human beings but is a universal response to God's majesty.

Your wonders
The term "wonders" in Hebrew is "נִפְלְאוֹתֶיךָ" (nifle'otekha), which refers to miraculous acts or extraordinary deeds that inspire awe. In the biblical context, God's wonders are often associated with His mighty acts of deliverance and creation. For conservative Christians, this phrase underscores the belief in a God who is actively involved in the world, performing acts that reveal His power and love. The wonders of God are seen as evidence of His divine nature and His ongoing relationship with His creation.

O LORD
The name "LORD" is a translation of the Hebrew "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the sacred and personal name of God revealed to Moses. This name signifies God's eternal existence and His covenant relationship with His people. In conservative Christian theology, the use of "LORD" in this verse highlights the personal and relational aspect of God, who is not only the Creator but also the covenant-keeping God who is faithful to His promises.

Your faithfulness
The Hebrew word for "faithfulness" is "אֱמוּנָתְךָ" (emunatka), which conveys the idea of steadfastness, reliability, and trustworthiness. In the biblical narrative, God's faithfulness is a central theme, reflecting His unwavering commitment to His promises and His people. For conservative Christians, this attribute of God is a source of comfort and assurance, affirming that God is dependable and true to His word.

assembly of the holy ones
The phrase "assembly of the holy ones" refers to a gathering of God's people or, in some interpretations, the heavenly host of angels. The Hebrew word "קָהָל" (qahal) means assembly or congregation, and "קְדוֹשִׁים" (kedoshim) means holy ones. In the context of this verse, it suggests a celestial gathering that joins in the praise of God. From a conservative Christian perspective, this assembly represents the community of believers and the heavenly beings who together acknowledge and worship God's greatness. This imagery reinforces the idea of a universal chorus of praise that transcends both heaven and earth.

(5) The heavens.--Having repeated the Divine promise, the poet appeals to nature and history to confirm his conviction of the enduring character of the truth and grace of God. The heavens are witnesses of it as in Psalm 1:4; Psalm 1:6; Psalm 97:6.

Shall praise.--The present tense would be better.

Wonders.--In the original the word is singular, perhaps as summing up all the covenant faithfulness as one great display of wonder.

Saints.--Here, apparently, not spoken of Israel, but of the hosts above. (See next verse; comp. Job 4:18; Job 15:15 for the same term, "holy ones," for angels.) . . .

Verses 5-37. - The psalmist carries out the intention proclaimed in ver. 1, and proceeds to "sing of the mercies of the Lord" at great length. His song of praise divides into two portions. From ver. 5 to ver. 18 it is a general laudation of the Almighty for his greatness in heaven (vers. 5-7), in nature (vers. 9, 11, 12), and in the course of his rule on earth (vers. 10, 13-18), after which it passes into a laudation of him in respect of what he had done, and what he had promised, to David (vers. 19-37). Verse 5. - And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord. "The heavens" here are not the material heavens, as in Psalm 19. l, but the company of the dwellers in heaven. God's praise fittingly begins with them. Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. The "congregation of the saints" is the company of angels (comp. Job 5:1; Job 15:15). Not on earth only (vers. 1, 2), but in heaven also God's "faithfulness" is the theme of song.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The heavens
שָׁמַ֣יִם (šā·ma·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

praise
וְי֘וֹד֤וּ (wə·yō·w·ḏū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

Your wonders,
פִּלְאֲךָ֣ (pil·’ă·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6382: A miracle

O LORD—
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

Your faithfulness
אֱ֝מֽוּנָתְךָ֗ (’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity

as well—
אַף־ (’ap̄-)
Conjunction
Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though

in the assembly
בִּקְהַ֥ל (biq·hal)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation

of the holy ones.
קְדֹשִֽׁים׃ (qə·ḏō·šîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary


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