Bible Strands
Psalms 89:52
Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist speaks at the conclusion of the composition, immediately following a description of enemies taunting the LORD’s anointed one.
The words — בָּר֖וּךְ (ba.Rukh) means "[be] blessed," and אָ֘מֵ֥ן ('a.Men) means "amen," both anchoring the verse’s final declaration.
The thread — This closing formula appears in Psalms 41:13 and 1 Timothy 1:17, where similar doxological affirmations are directed to God.
Why it lands — The text commands a permanent blessing on Yahweh and closes with a double affirmation of certainty. It requires the reader to acknowledge God’s enduring sovereignty despite the surrounding mockery of His chosen one.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
Cross-references
- Psalms 41:13 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
- Psalms 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
- 1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
- Psalms 106:48 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!
- Habakkuk 3:17 Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls,
- Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
- Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’