Psalm 88:5–9

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4 ‘I will establish your line forever

and make your throne firm through all generations.’ ”

5 The heavens praise your wonders, Lord,

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

6 For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord?

Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings?

7 In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared;

he is more awesome than all who surround him.

8 Who is like you, Lord God Almighty?

You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.

4 ‘I will establish your offspring forever,

and build your throne for all generations.’ ” Selah

5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord,

your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!

6 For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord?

Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord,

7 a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones,

and awesome above all who are around him?

8 O Lord God of hosts,

who is mighty as you are, O Lord,

with your faithfulness all around you?

4 Thy seed will I establish for ever,

And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord:

Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

6 For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord?

Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,

And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

8 O Lord God of hosts,

Who is a strong Lord like unto thee?

Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?

4 ‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever;

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

Interlude

5 All heaven will praise your great wonders, Lord;

myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness.

6 For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord?

What mightiest angel is anything like the Lord?

7 The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God.

He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne.

8 O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies!

Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord?

You are entirely faithful.

4 ‘Your seed I will establish forever,

And build up your throne to all generations.’ ”

Selah

5 And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.

6 For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord?

Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the Lord?

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,

And to be held in reverence by all those around Him.

8 O Lord God of hosts,

Who is mighty like You, O Lord?

Your faithfulness also surrounds You.

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

Your kingdom will go on and on.’ ”

Selah

5 Lord, the heavens praise you for your miracles

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

6 Who in heaven is equal to the Lord?

None of the angels is like the Lord.

7 When the holy ones meet, it is God they fear.

He is more frightening than all who surround him.

8 Lord God All-Powerful, who is like you?

Lord, you are powerful and completely trustworthy.

4 Thy seed will I establish for ever,

And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah

5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah;

Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah?

Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,

7 A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones,

And to be feared above all them that are round about him?

8 O Jehovah God of hosts,

Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah?

And thy faithfulness is round about thee.

4 Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne from generation to generation. Selah.

5 And the heavens shall celebrate thy wonders, O Jehovah, and thy faithfulness in the congregation of the saints. 6 For who in the heaven can be compared to Jehovah? who among the sons of the mighty shall be likened to Jehovah? 7 •God is greatly to be feared in the council of the saints, and terrible for all that are round about him. 8 Jehovah, God of hosts, who is like unto thee, the strong Jah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.

4 ‘I will make your dynasty continue forever. 

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

Selah 

5 O Lord, the heavens praise your miracles 

and your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones. 

6 Who in the skies can compare with the Lord? 

Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord? 

7 God is terrifying in the council of the holy ones. 

He is greater and more awe-inspiring than those who surround him. 

8 O Lord God of Armies, who is like you? 

Mighty Lord, even your faithfulness surrounds you. 

4 ‘I will establish your offspring forever

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

5 Lord, the heavens praise Your wonders —

Your faithfulness also—

in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 For who in the skies can compare with the Lord?

Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord?

7 God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones,

more awe-inspiring than all who surround Him.

8 Lord God of Hosts,

who is strong like You, Lord?

Your faithfulness surrounds You.

4 ‘I will establish your descendants forever

and build your throne for all generations.’ ”   Selah

5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord,

your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord?

Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord,

7 a God feared in the council of the holy ones,

great and awesome above all who are around him?

8 O Lord God of hosts,

who is as mighty as you, O Lord?

Your faithfulness surrounds you.

4 ‘I will establish your descendants forever,

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

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

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

6 For who in the sky is equal to Yahweh?

Who is like Yahweh among the sons of God,

7 a God feared greatly in the council of the holy ones,

and awesome above all surrounding him?

8 O Yahweh God of hosts,

who is mighty like you, O Yah,

with your faithfulness surrounding you?

4 ‘I will make your family line continue forever.

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

5 Lord, the heavens praise you for your miracles.

When your holy angels gather together,

they praise you for how faithful you are.

6 Who in the skies above can compare with the Lord?

Who among the angels is like the Lord?

7 God is highly respected among his holy angels.

He’s more wonderful than all those who are around him.

8 Lord God who rules over all, who is like you?

Lord, you are mighty. You are faithful in everything you do.

4 I will establish your seed forever

And build up your throne to all generations.”

Selah.

5 The heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 For who in the skies is comparable to the Lord?

Who among the sons of the mighty is like the Lord,

7 A God greatly feared in the council of the holy ones,

And awesome above all those who are around Him?

8 O Lord God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty Lord?

Your faithfulness also surrounds You.