Psalms 89:27
(89-28) I also will appoint him first-born, the highest of the kings of the earth.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
In Context
26(89-27) He shall call unto Me: Thou art my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
28(89-29) For ever will I keep for him My mercy, and My covenant shall stand fast with him.
Cross References
Exodus 4:22And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh: Thus saith the LORD: Israel is My son, My first-born.
Deuteronomy 32:15But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked — thou didst wax fat, thou didst grow thick, thou didst become gross — and he forsook God who made him, and contemned the Rock of his salvation.
2 Samuel 22:47The LORD liveth, and blessed be my Rock; and exalted be the God, my Rock of salvation;
2 Chronicles 9:23And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Psalms 2:10Now therefore, O ye kings, be wise; be admonished, ye judges of the earth.
Psalms 72:11Yea, all kings shall prostrate themselves before him; all nations shall serve him.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:20-38
God's Covenant with David. 19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. 20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: 21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. 22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. 23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy… Read the whole commentary →