Psalms 89:27
I also first-born do appoint him, Highest of the kings of the earth.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
In Context
26He proclaimeth me: 'Thou [art] my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation.'
28To the age I keep for him My kindness, And My covenant [is] stedfast with him.
Cross References
Exodus 4:22and thou hast said unto Pharaoh, Thus said Jehovah, My son, My first-born [is] Israel,
Deuteronomy 32:15And Jeshurun waxeth fat, and doth kick: Thou hast been fat — thou hast been thick, Thou hast been covered. And he leaveth God who made him, And dishonoureth the Rock of his salvation.
2 Samuel 22:47Jehovah liveth, and blessed [is] my Rock, And exalted is my God — The Rock of my salvation.
2 Chronicles 9:23and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,
Psalms 2:10And now, O kings, act wisely, Be instructed, O judges of earth,
Psalms 72:11And all kings do bow themselves to him, All nations do 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 →