Psalms 89:3-28

3The Lord said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant:

4‘I will give you an eternal dynasty and establish your throne throughout future generations.’” (Selah)

5O Lord, the heavens praise your amazing deeds, as well as your faithfulness in the angelic assembly.

6For who in the skies can compare to the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings,

7a God who is honored in the great angelic assembly, and more awesome than all who surround him?

8O Lord, sovereign God! Who is strong like you, O Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds you.

9You rule over the proud sea. When its waves surge, you calm them.

10You crushed the Proud One and killed it; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.

11The heavens belong to you, as does the earth. You made the world and all it contains.

12You created the north and the south. Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name.

13Your arm is powerful, your hand strong, your right hand victorious.

14Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

15How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord, they experience your favor.

16They rejoice in your name all day long, and are vindicated by your justice.

17For you give them splendor and strength. By your favor we are victorious.

18For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19Then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said: “I have energized a warrior; I have raised up a young man from the people.

20I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.

21My hand will support him, and my arm will strengthen him.

22No enemy will be able to exact tribute from him; a violent oppressor will not be able to humiliate him.

23I will crush his enemies before him; I will strike down those who hate him.

24He will experience my faithfulness and loyal love, and by my name he will win victories.

25I will place his hand over the sea, his right hand over the rivers.

26He will call out to me, ‘You are my father, my God, and the protector who delivers me.’

27I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth’s kings.

28I will always extend my loyal love to him, and my covenant with him is secure.