89:1 A contemplative song of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of Your unfailing love, Eternal One, forever. I will speak of Your faithfulness to all generations.
89:2 I will tell how Your unfailing love will always stand strong; and how Your faithfulness is established in the heavens above.
89:3 You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one. I made My servant, David, this promise:
89:4 ‘I will establish your dynasty so that you and your descendants will always be secure. Your rule will continue for generations to come.’” [pause]
89:5 Let the heavens join in praising the wonderful works of the Eternal. The holy ones have gathered, singing of Your faithfulness.
89:6 For there is no one above who compares to the Eternal, not one of heaven’s creatures is like Him in the least.
89:7 In the council of holy ones, God is lifted high and feared; His presence overwhelms all who are near Him.
89:8 O Eternal God, Commander of heaven’s armies, who is mighty like You? You are completely faithful; that’s why we trust You.
89:9 The ocean waters are at Your command. When violent waves rise up, You still them.
89:10 You defeated Rahab, that ancient monster of chaos, and left it lifeless. You routed Your enemies and scattered them by Your great arm of power.
89:11 Everything in the sky above and the earth below are Yours. The world and all it contains are Yours, for You created them all.
89:12 Everything was created by You—the north, the south— the mountains of Tabor and Hermon echo joyously the song of Your name.
89:13 Your arm is strong. Your grip is powerful. Your right hand is raised up high.
89:14 Your rule is rooted deeply in justice and righteousness— unfailing love and truth lead from the way ahead of You.
89:15 How happy are those who have learned how to praise You; those who journey through life by the light of Your face.
89:16 Every hour of the day, they rejoice at the sound of Your name. They are lifted up and encouraged by Your righteousness.
89:17 For You are the beauty of their strength. On account of Your favor, our strength, our horn, is increased.
89:18 For our shield of protection comes from the Eternal, and the Holy One of Israel has given us our king.
89:19 Long ago You spoke through a vision to Your faithful followers, saying, “I have given help to a warrior; I have chosen a hero from among My people.
89:20 I have found David, My servant. With My holy oil, I have anointed him king.
89:21 My strong hand will stay with him and sustain him, regardless of trial or foe. My mighty arm will be his strength and shield.
89:22 The deceit of his enemies will not outwit him. The wicked will not defeat him.
89:23 I will pound his enemies right in front of him. I will strike down all those who hate him.
89:24 My faithfulness and unfailing love will never leave him; through My name, strength and power will be his.
89:25 I will extend his rule over the oceans, his right hand will control the rivers.
89:26 He will cry out to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation!’
89:27 I will make him My firstborn; no earthly king shall be greater.
89:28 My unfailing love will always be with him, protecting him; My covenant with him will never be broken.
89:29 I will ensure his family’s future forever; his dynasty will last as long as the heavens.
89:30 If his children turn away from Me and forsake My law, if they refuse to walk according to My judgments,
89:31 If they disobey My instructions and ignore My commandments,
89:32 Then I will use the rod to punish their sins and stripes to deal with their iniquity.
89:33 And yet My unfailing love of him will remain steadfast and strong. I will not be unfaithful to My promise.
89:34 I will not violate My covenant, nor will I alter even one word of what My lips have spoken.
89:35 These words I have pledged in My holiness once and for all, and I will not lie to David.
89:36 As long as the sun lights the day before Me, his descendants will continue to rule. His kingdom will last forever.
89:37 His dynasty will stand firm for all time like the moon, the faithful witness that stands watch in the night sky.” [pause]
89:38 But what now? You have turned Your back and walked away! Your full fury burns against Your anointed king.
89:39 You made a covenant with Your servant, then renounced it, casting his sacred crown into the dust.
89:40 You have broken down the walls that protected Your servant; his defenses are reduced to a pile of rubble.
89:41 Strangers now plunder all that he has left; he has become a laughingstock among his neighbors.
89:42 You have made his adversaries strong. His enemies celebrate their victory.
89:43 You have dulled the blade of his sword, and You have not helped him stand strong in the battle.
89:44 You have brought his days of splendor to an abrupt end; You have toppled his throne; it sits in the dust.
89:45 You have cut short the days of his youth and have covered him with shame and despair. [pause]
89:46 How long must we endure, O Eternal One? Will You hide Yourself forever? How long will Your wrath burn like fire?
89:47 Remember my days are numbered. Have You created the children of Adam to live futile lives?
89:48 Death waits at the gate; who can escape and live? Does the grave hold exceptions for any of us? Who can deliver us from the power of the grave? [pause]
89:49 O Lord, where is the unfailing love You showed in times past? And where is the proof of Your faithfulness to David?
89:50 Remember how Your servants are ridiculed, O Lord; how I carry within me the insults of so many peoples.
89:51 Your enemies are mocking me, O Eternal One, mocking every step Your anointed one made.
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