Psalms 89:1

Psalms 89:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
• New International Version (NIV)I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.

Context of Psalms 89:1

I will sing forever about the evidence of your mercy, O Lord. I will tell about your faithfulness to every generation. 2I said, “Your mercy will last forever. Your faithfulness stands firm in the heavens.” 3⌞You said,⌟ “I have made a promise to my chosen one. I swore this oath to my servant David:

Psalms 89:1 word by word

חַֽסְדֵ֣י יְ֭הוָה עוֹלָ֣ם אָשִׁ֑ירָה לְדֹ֥ר וָדֹ֓ר׀ אוֹדִ֖יעַ אֱמוּנָתְךָ֣ בְּפִֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I will singשִׁירshîyr shûr · to singH7891
• of the merciesחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• for everעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• with my mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310
• will I make knownיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• thy faithfulnessאֱמוּנָה'ĕmûnâh 'ĕmûnâh · faithfulnessH530
• to allדּוֹרdôr dôr · generationH1755

Cross-references for Psalms 89:1

• 1 Kings 4:31He was wiser than anyone, than Ethan the Ezrahite, or Heman, Calcol, or Darda, Mahol’s sons. His fame spread to all the nations around him.
• 1 Chronicles 2:6Zerah’s sons were Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara —five in all.
• Psalms 86:12I will give thanks to you with all my heart, O Lord my God. I will honor you forever
• Psalms 101:1I will sing about mercy and justice. O Lord, I will make music to praise you.
• Psalms 106:1Hallelujah! Give thanks to the Lord because he is good, because his mercy endures forever.
• Psalms 136:1Give thanks to the Lord because he is good, because his mercy endures forever.
• Psalms 40:9I will announce the good news of righteousness among those assembled for worship. I will not close my lips. You know that, O Lord.
• Psalms 71:8My mouth is filled with your praise, with your glory all day long.
• Psalms 89:5O Lord, the heavens praise your miracles and your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.
• Psalms 36:5O Lord, your mercy reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.
• Psalms 92:2It is good to announce your mercy in the morning and your faithfulness in the evening
• Isaiah 25:1O Lord, you are my God. I will highly honor you; I will praise your name. You have done miraculous things. You have been completely reliable in carrying out your plans from long ago.
• Lamentations 3:23It is new every morning. His faithfulness is great.
• Micah 7:20You will be faithful to Jacob. You will have mercy on Abraham as you swore by an oath to our ancestors long ago.
• Psalms 89:4‘I will make your dynasty continue forever. I built your throne to last throughout every generation.’ ” Selah
• Psalms 119:90Your faithfulness endures throughout every generation. You set the earth in place, and it continues to stand.

Commentaries on Psalms 89:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1I will sing of the mercies of the Lord - I will celebrate the mercy of God to the house of Jacob; the mercy that has been shown to our fathers from time immemorial. To all generations - What I say concerning thy mercy and goodness, being inspired by thy Spirit, is not only true, but shall be preserved by the Divine providence for ever.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever - Particularly how the “mercy” was manifested in the promise made to David; the solemn covenant made with him in respect to the perpetuity of his throne. The appointment of David to the throne was an act of mere mercy or favor, since he was not in the royal line, and had no claim to the crown. It will be seen, also, that if it be supposed that the covenant with David, and the promise therein made to him, was…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1God's mercy and truth, and his covenant. (1-4) The glory and perfection of God. (5-14) The happiness of those in communion with him. (15-18) God's covenant with David, as a type of Christ. (19-37) A calamitous state lamented, Prayer for redress. (38-52) Verses 1-4 Though our expectations may be disappointed, yet God's promises are established in the heavens, in his eternal counsels; they are out of the reach of opposers in hell and earth. And faith in the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1God’s loving devotion gives reason to celebrate forever.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-521. mercies--those promised (Is 55:3; Ac 13:34), and-- faithfulness--that is, in fulfilling them.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 89:1

• Church
• God
• Music
• Testimony
• Thankfulness

In the dictionaries

• Alter
• Ethan
• Exact
• Ezrahite
• Forsake
• Job, Book of
• Stand
• Visit
• Faithful; Faithfulness
• God

Commentaries on Psalms 89

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings