Psalm 89:2–3

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

in the heavens lyou will establish your kfaithfulness.”

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

I have osworn to David my servant:

Psalm 89:2–3 — The New International Version (NIV)

2 I will declare that your love stands firm forever,

that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.

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

I have sworn to David my servant,

Psalm 89:2–3 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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,

Psalm 89:2–3 — New Living Translation (NLT)

2 Your unfailing love will last forever.

Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.

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

I have sworn this oath to him:

Psalm 89:2–3 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

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

Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.”

3 “I have made a covenant with My chosen,

I have sworn to My servant David:

Psalm 89:2–3 — New Century Version (NCV)

2 I will say, “Your love continues forever;

your loyalty goes on and on like the sky.”

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

I made a promise to my servant David.

Psalm 89:2–3 — American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens.

3 I have made a covenant with my chosen,

I have sworn unto David my servant:

Psalm 89:2–3 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

2 For I said, Loving-kindness shall be built up for ever; in the very heavens wilt thou establish thy faithfulness. 3 I have made a covenant with mine elect, I have sworn unto David my servant:

Psalm 89:2–3 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

2 I said, “Your mercy will last forever.

Your faithfulness stands firm in the heavens.”

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

I swore this oath to my servant David:

Psalm 89:2–3 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

2 For I will declare,

“Faithful love is built up forever;

You establish Your faithfulness in the heavens.”

3 The Lord said,

“I have made a covenant with My chosen one;

I have sworn an oath to David My servant:

Psalm 89:2–3 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

2 I declare that your steadfast love is established forever;

your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.

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

I have sworn to my servant David:

Psalm 89:2–3 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

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

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

3 “I made a covenant with my chosen one;

I swore an oath to David my servant:

Psalm 89:2–3 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

2 I will tell everyone that your love stands firm forever.

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

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

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

Psalm 89:2–3 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

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

In the heavens You will establish Your faithfulness.”

3 “I have made a covenant with My chosen;

I have sworn to David My servant,

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Psalm 89:16–19

16 who exult in your oname all the day

and in your righteousness are pexalted.

17 For you are qthe glory of their strength;

by your favor our rhorn is exalted.

18 For our sshield belongs to the Lord,

our king to tthe Holy One of Israel.

19 uOf old you spoke in a vision to your godly one,3 and said:

“I have vgranted help to one who is wmighty;

I have exalted one xchosen from the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — The New International Version (NIV)

16 They rejoice in your name all day long;

they celebrate your righteousness.

17 For you are their glory and strength,

and by your favor you exalt our horn.

18 Indeed, our shield belongs to the Lord,

our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19 Once you spoke in a vision,

to your faithful people you said:

“I have bestowed strength on a warrior;

I have raised up a young man from among the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: And in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. 17 For thou art the glory of their strength: And in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. 18 For the Lord is our defence; And the Holy One of Israel is our king. 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.

Psalm 89:16–19 — New Living Translation (NLT)

16 They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation.

They exult in your righteousness.

17 You are their glorious strength.

It pleases you to make us strong.

18 Yes, our protection comes from the Lord,

and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.

19 Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful people.

You said, “I have raised up a warrior.

I have selected him from the common people to be king.

Psalm 89:16–19 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

16 In Your name they rejoice all day long,

And in Your righteousness they are exalted.

17 For You are the glory of their strength,

And in Your favor our horn is exalted.

18 For our shield belongs to the Lord,

And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19 Then You spoke in a vision to Your holy one,

And said: “I have given help to one who is mighty;

I have exalted one chosen from the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — New Century Version (NCV)

16 In your name they rejoice

and continually praise your goodness.

17 You are their glorious strength,

and in your kindness you honor our king.

18 Our king, our shield, belongs to the Lord,

to the Holy One of Israel.

19 Once, in a vision, you spoke

to those who worship you.

You said, “I have given strength to a warrior;

I have raised up a young man from my people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — American Standard Version (ASV)

16 In thy name do they rejoice all the day;

And in thy righteousness are they exalted.

17 For thou art the glory of their strength;

And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted.

18 For our shield belongeth unto Jehovah;

And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy saints,

And saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty;

I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

16 In thy name are they joyful all the day, and in thy righteousness are they exalted. 17 For thou art the glory of their strength; and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. 18 For Jehovah is our shield, and the Holy One of Israel, our king.

19 Then thou spakest in vision of thy Holy One, and saidst, I have laid help upon a mighty one; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

16 They find joy in your name all day long.

They are joyful in your righteousness

17 because you are the glory of their strength.

By your favor you give us victory.

18 Our shield belongs to the Lord.

Our king belongs to the Holy One of Israel.

19 Once in a vision you said to your faithful ones:

“I set a boy above warriors.

I have raised up one chosen from the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

16 They rejoice in Your name all day long,

and they are exalted by Your righteousness.

17 For You are their magnificent strength;

by Your favor our horn is exalted.

18 Surely our shield belongs to the Lord,

our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19 You once spoke in a vision to Your loyal ones

and said: “I have granted help to a warrior;

I have exalted one chosen from the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

16 they exult in your name all day long,

and extol your righteousness.

17 For you are the glory of their strength;

by your favor our horn is exalted.

18 For our shield belongs to the Lord,

our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19 Then you spoke in a vision to your faithful one, and said:

“I have set the crown on one who is mighty,

I have exalted one chosen from the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

16 In your name they rejoice all the day,

and in your righteousness they rise up.

17 For you are the glory of their strength,

and by your favor our horn rises up,

18 because our shield belongs to Yahweh,

and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19 Formerly you spoke in a vision

to your faithful ones, and said,

“I have bestowed help on a mighty man;

I have exalted one chosen from the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

16 All day long they are full of joy because of who you are.

They praise you because you do what is right.

17 You are their glory. You give them strength.

You favor them by honoring our king.

18 Our king is like a shield that keeps us safe.

He belongs to the Lord.

He belongs to the Holy One of Israel.

19 You once spoke to your faithful people in a vision.

You said, “I have given strength to a soldier.

I have raised up a young man from among the people.

Psalm 89:16–19 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

16 In Your name they rejoice all the day,

And by Your righteousness they are exalted.

17 For You are the glory of their strength,

And by Your favor our horn is exalted.

18 For our shield belongs to the Lord,

And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19 Once You spoke in vision to Your godly ones,

And said, “I have given help to one who is mighty;

I have exalted one chosen from the people.

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j	Ps 89:1
l	Ps 36:5
k	Ps 89:1
m	Ps 89:28 Ps 89:34 Ps 89:39
n	Ps 89:19 1 Ki 8:16 Is 42:1
o	Ps 89:35 Ps 89:49 Ps 132:11 2 Sa 7:8–16 1 Ch 17:7–14 Je 33:17–21

o	Ps 20:5 Ps 20:7
p	Job 36:7
q	Ps 78:61
r	Ps 89:24 Ps 75:10
s	Ps 47:9
t	Ps 71:22
u	Ps 89:3 Ps 89:4
3	Some Hebrew manuscripts godly ones
v	Ps 21:5
w	2 Sa 17:10
x	Ps 89:3