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Psalm 89:1 KJV
Psalms · chapter 89 · verse 1
Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.Psalm 89:1 · King James Version
Psalm 89:1 in context
1I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
2For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
3I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
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Key words (Strong's)
- faithfulnessʼĕmûwnâhliterally firmnessH530 →
- mercieschêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- mouthpehthe mouth , whether literal or figurativeH6310 →
- knownyâdaʻto knowH3045 →
- singshîyrto singH7891 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
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The psalmist has a very sad complaint to make of the deplorable condition of the family of David at this time, and yet he begins the psalm with songs of praise; for we must, in every thing, in every state, give thanks; thus we must glorify the Lord in the fire.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-4