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Psalm 89:2–5

For I said, j“Steadfast love will be built up forever;

in the heavens lyou will establish your kfaithfulness.”

You have said, “I have made ma covenant with my nchosen one;

I have osworn to David my servant:

‘I will establish your poffspring forever,

and build your qthrone for all generations.’ ” Selah

Let rthe heavens praise your swonders, O Lord,

your faithfulness in the assembly of tthe holy ones!

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Psalm 89:2–5 — The New International Version (NIV)

I will declare that your love stands firm forever,

that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.

You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one,

I have sworn to David my servant,

‘I will establish your line forever

and make your throne firm through all generations.’ ”

The heavens praise your wonders, Lord,

your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.

Psalm 89:2–5 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:

Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

I have made a covenant with my chosen,

I have sworn unto David my servant,

Thy seed will I establish for ever,

And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord:

Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

Psalm 89:2–5 — New Living Translation (NLT)

Your unfailing love will last forever.

Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.

The Lord said, “I have made a covenant with David, my chosen servant.

I have sworn this oath to him:

‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever;

they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’ ”

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All heaven will praise your great wonders, Lord;

myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness.

Psalm 89:2–5 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up forever;

Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.”

“I have made a covenant with My chosen,

I have sworn to My servant David:

‘Your seed I will establish forever,

And build up your throne to all generations.’ ”

Selah

And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.

Psalm 89:2–5 — New Century Version (NCV)

I will say, “Your love continues forever;

your loyalty goes on and on like the sky.”

You said, “I made an agreement with the man of my choice;

I made a promise to my servant David.

I told him, ‘I will make your family continue forever.

Your kingdom will go on and on.’ ”

Selah

Lord, the heavens praise you for your miracles

and for your loyalty in the meeting of your holy ones.

Psalm 89:2–5 — American Standard Version (ASV)

For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever;

Thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens.

I have made a covenant with my chosen,

I have sworn unto David my servant:

Thy seed will I establish for ever,

And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah;

Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

Psalm 89:2–5 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

For I said, Loving-kindness shall be built up for ever; in the very heavens wilt thou establish thy faithfulness. I have made a covenant with mine elect, I have sworn unto David my servant: Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne from generation to generation. Selah.

And the heavens shall celebrate thy wonders, O Jehovah, and thy faithfulness in the congregation of the saints.

Psalm 89:2–5 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

I said, “Your mercy will last forever. 

Your faithfulness stands firm in the heavens.” 

⸤You said,⸥ “I have made a promiseto my chosen one. 

I swore this oath to my servant David: 

‘I will make your dynasty continue forever. 

I built your throne to last throughout every generation.’ ” 

Selah 

O Lord, the heavens praise your miracles 

and your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones. 

Psalm 89:2–5 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

For I will declare,

“Faithful love is built up forever;

You establish Your faithfulness in the heavens.”

The Lord said,

“I have made a covenant with My chosen one;

I have sworn an oath to David My servant:

‘I will establish your offspring forever

and build up your throne for all generations.’ ” Selah

Lord, the heavens praise Your wonders —

Your faithfulness also—

in the assembly of the holy ones.

Psalm 89:2–5 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

I declare that your steadfast love is established forever;

your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.

You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one,

I have sworn to my servant David:

‘I will establish your descendants forever,

and build your throne for all generations.’ ” Selah

Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord,

your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.

Psalm 89:2–5 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

For I say, “Forever your loyal love is built up.

The heavens you have established with your faithfulness in them.”

“I made a covenant with my chosen one;

I swore an oath to David my servant:

‘I will establish your descendants forever,

and I will build up your throne from generation to generation.’ ” Selah

And so the heavens will praise your wonderful deed, O Yahweh,

even your faithfulness, in the assembly of the holy ones.

Psalm 89:2–5 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

I will tell everyone that your love stands firm forever.

I will tell them that you are always faithful, even in heaven itself.

You said, “Here is the covenant I have made with my chosen one.

Here is the promise I have made to my servant David.

‘I will make your family line continue forever.

I will make your kingdom secure for all time to come.’ ” Selah

Lord, the heavens praise you for your miracles.

When your holy angels gather together,

they praise you for how faithful you are.

Psalm 89:2–5 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

For I have said, “Lovingkindness will be built up forever;

In the heavens You will establish Your faithfulness.”

“I have made a covenant with My chosen;

I have sworn to David My servant,

I will establish your seed forever

And build up your throne to all generations.”

Selah.

The heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.


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