Psalm 89:2-3
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2 I will sing of your mercy forever, Lord(A)
proclaim your faithfulness through all ages.
3 [a]For I said, “My mercy is established forever;
my faithfulness will stand as long as the heavens.
Footnotes
- 89:3–5 David’s dynasty is to be as long-lasting as the heavens, a statement reinforced by using the same verbs (establish, stand) both of the divine love and loyalty and of the Davidic dynasty and throne, cf. Ps 89:29–30.
Psalm 89:21-22
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21 I have chosen David, my servant;
with my holy oil I have anointed him.
22 My hand will be with him;(A)
my arm will make him strong.
Psalm 89:25
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25 My faithfulness and mercy will be with him;
through my name his horn will be exalted.
Psalm 89:27
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27 He shall cry to me, ‘You are my father,(A)
my God, the Rock of my salvation!’
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