Psalm 89:3-4

³ I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, ⁴ Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

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Other Translations of Psalm 89:3-4

New International Version

³ You said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ⁴ 'I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.' "The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 37, 45 and 48.

English Standard Version

³ You have said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant: ⁴ 'I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.'" Selah

The Message

³ You once said, "I joined forces with my chosen leader, I pledged my word to my servant, David, saying, ⁴ 'Everyone descending from you is guaranteed life; I'll make your rule as solid and lasting as rock.'"

New King James Version

³ "I have made a covenant with My chosen, I have sworn to My servant David: ⁴ 'Your seed I will establish forever, And build up your throne to all generations.' " Selah

New Living Translation

³ The 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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 89:3-4

Commentary on Psalm 89:1-4

(Read Psalm 89:1-4)

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 boundless mercy and everlasting truth of God, may bring comfort even in the deepest trials.