3 Heb “built.”
4 You set up your faithfulness. This may allude to the Lord’s heavenly throne, which symbolizes his just rule and from which the Lord decrees his unconditional promises (see vv. 8, 14).
5 The words “the Lord said” are supplied in the translation for clarification. It is clear that the words of vv. 3–4 are spoken by the Lord, in contrast to vv. 1–2, which are spoken by the psalmist.
6 Heb “forever I will establish your offspring.”
7 Heb “and I will build to a generation and a generation your throne.”

In other versions

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

in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.”

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

I have sworn to David my servant:

‘I will establish your offspring forever,

and build your throne for all generations.’ ” Selah

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.’ ”

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

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.’ ”

Interlude

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

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.

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