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Psalms 89:1
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Ethan the Ezrahite, identified as a Maskil, opens this psalm by addressing future generations with a vow of vocal praise.
The words — חַסְדֵי (chasdei) = covenant loyalties of [Yahweh]; אֱמוּנָתְךָ ('emunat'kha) = Your faithfulness.
The thread — Psalms 89:2 continues the theme by declaring that loving devotion and faithfulness are established in the heavens forever. Psalms 89:8 notes that Your faithfulness surrounds You, while Psalms 119:90 states Your faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalms 101:1 records David singing of Your loving devotion and justice.
Why it lands — The text commands vocal proclamation of divine loyalty and faithfulness across time, requiring the reader to join in declaring these attributes to successive generations.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Cross-references
- Psalms 101:1 A Psalm of David. I will sing of Your loving devotion and justice; to You, O LORD, I will sing praises.
- Psalms 89:8 O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.
- Psalms 119:90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.
- Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!
- Psalms 89:33 But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness.
- Psalms 36:5 Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds.
- Psalms 89:4 ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah
- Psalms 59:16 But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.
- Psalms 86:12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.
- Psalms 88:11 Can Your loving devotion be proclaimed in the grave, Your faithfulness in Abaddon?