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

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

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 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

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

“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

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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