Psalms 89:3-28

3The Lord said, “I have made a covenant with David, my chosen servant. I have sworn this oath to him:

4‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever; they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’” Interlude

5All heaven will praise your great wonders, Lord; myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness.

6For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord? What mightiest angel is anything like the Lord?

7The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne.

8O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord? You are entirely faithful.

9You rule the oceans. You subdue their storm-tossed waves.

10You crushed the great sea monster. You scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.

11The heavens are yours, and the earth is yours; everything in the world is yours—you created it all.

12You created north and south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon praise your name.

13Powerful is your arm! Strong is your hand! Your right hand is lifted high in glorious strength.

14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.

15Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord.

16They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation. They exult in your righteousness.

17You are their glorious strength. It pleases you to make us strong.

18Yes, our protection comes from the Lord, and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.

19Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful people. You said, “I have raised up a warrior. I have selected him from the common people to be king.

20I have found my servant David. I have anointed him with my holy oil.

21I will steady him with my hand; with my powerful arm I will make him strong.

22His enemies will not defeat him, nor will the wicked overpower him.

23I will beat down his adversaries before him and destroy those who hate him.

24My faithfulness and unfailing love will be with him, and by my authority he will grow in power.

25I will extend his rule over the sea, his dominion over the rivers.

26And he will call out to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’

27I will make him my firstborn son, the mightiest king on earth.

28I will love him and be kind to him forever; my covenant with him will never end.