Psalms 89:2

For I know that thy mercy endureth for ever; Thou hast established thy truth like the heavens.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

In Context

1“A psalm of Ethan, the Ezrahite.” I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever; With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations!

3“I have made a covenant with my chosen; I have sworn to David, my servant:

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Cross References

Psalms 36:5Thy goodness, O LORD! reacheth to the heavens, And thy faithfulness to the clouds;

Psalms 42:1“BOOK II. For the leader of the music. A song of the sons of Korah.” As the hart panteth for the water-brooks, So panteth my soul for thee, O God!

Psalms 89:37It shall be established for ever like the moon; Like the faithful witness in the sky.”

Psalms 119:89Thy word, O LORD! abideth for ever, Being established like the heavens;

Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:2-5

The Divine Mercy and Faithfulness. 1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. 2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. 3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, 4 Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah. The psalmist has a very sad complaint to make of the deplorable condition of the… Read the whole commentary →

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