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 of the Lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness. 2Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. 3The Lord said, “I have made a covenant with David, my chosen servant. I have sworn this oath to him:

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 else, including Ethan the Ezrahite and the sons of Mahol—Heman, Calcol, and Darda. His fame spread throughout all the surrounding nations.
• 1 Chronicles 2:6The sons of Zerah were Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Darda—five in all.
• Psalms 86:12With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever,
• Psalms 101:1I will sing of your love and justice, Lord. I will praise you with songs.
• Psalms 106:1Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
• Psalms 136:1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
• Psalms 40:9I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O Lord, well know.
• Psalms 71:8That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long.
• Psalms 89:5All heaven will praise your great wonders, Lord; myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness.
• Psalms 36:5Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.
• Psalms 92:2It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening,
• Isaiah 25:1O Lord, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and now you have accomplished them.
• Lamentations 3:23Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.
• Micah 7:20You will show us your faithfulness and unfailing love as you promised to our ancestors Abraham and Jacob long ago.
• Psalms 89:4‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever; they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’” Interlude
• Psalms 119:90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.

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