Psalms 89:37
firm as the moon which for ever and ever is fixed in the sky.” Selah
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
In Context
36“that his line should endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me,
38But you have cast off in contempt, and been furious with your anointed.
Cross References
Genesis 1:14Then God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the night from the day. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, the days, and the years.
Psalms 72:7In his days may justice flourish, and welfare abound, till the moon be no more.
Psalms 104:19He created the moon to mark seasons, and told the sun when to set.
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 →