Psalm 89
A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.
The promises of the LORD I will sing forever,
proclaim your loyalty through all ages.
For you said, "My love is established forever;
my loyalty will stand as long as the heavens.
I have made a covenant with my chosen one;
I have sworn to David my servant:
I will make your dynasty stand forever
and establish your throne through all ages." Selah
The heavens praise your marvels, LORD,
your loyalty in the assembly of the holy ones.
Who in the skies ranks with the LORD?
Who is like the LORD among the gods?
A God dreaded in the council of the holy ones,
greater and more awesome than all who sit there!
LORD, God of hosts, who is like you?
Mighty LORD, your loyalty is always present.
You rule the raging sea;
you still its swelling waves.
You crushed Rahab with a mortal blow;
your strong arm scattered your foes.
Yours are the heavens, yours the earth;
you founded the world and everything in it.
Zaphon and Amanus you created;
Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name.
Mighty your arm, strong your hand,
your right hand is ever exalted.
Justice and judgment are the foundation of your throne;
love and loyalty march before you.
Happy the people who know you, LORD,
who walk in the radiance of your face.
In your name they sing joyfully all the day;
at your victory they raise the festal shout.
You are their majestic strength;
by your favor our horn is exalted.
Truly the LORD is our shield,
the Holy One of Israel, our king!
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