THE LORD'S COVENANT WITH DAVID

 Psalm 89-90

The Lord’s Covenant with David, and Israel’s Afflictions.

A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of Ethan the Ezrahite.

89 I will sing of the goodness and lovingkindness of the Lord forever;
With my mouth I will make known Your faithfulness from generation to generation.
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For I have said, “Goodness and lovingkindness will be built up forever;
In the heavens [unchangeable and majestic] You will establish Your faithfulness.”
3 
[God has said] “I have made a covenant with My chosen one;
I have sworn to David My servant,
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I will establish your seed forever
And I will build up your throne for all generations.” Selah.

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The heavens (angels) praise Your wonders, O Lord,
Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
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For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord?
Who among the divine beings is like the Lord,
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A God greatly feared and reverently worshiped in the council of the holy [angelic] ones,
And awesome above all those who are around Him?
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O Lord God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty Lord?
Your faithfulness surrounds You [as an intrinsic, unchangeable part of Your very being].
9 
You rule the swelling of the sea;
When its waves rise, You still them.
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You have crushed Rahab (Egypt) like one who is slain;
You have scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.

11 
The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours;
The world and all that is in it, You have founded and established them.
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The north and the south, You have created them;
Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon shout for joy at Your name.
13 
You have a strong arm;
Mighty is Your hand, Your right hand is exalted.
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Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;
Lovingkindness and truth go before You.
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Blessed and happy are the people who know the joyful sound [of the trumpet’s blast]!
They walk, O Lord, in the light and favor of Your countenance!
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In Your name they rejoice all the day,
And in Your righteousness they are exalted.
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For You are the glory of their strength [their proud adornment],
And by Your favor our horn is exalted.
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For our shield belongs to the Lord,
And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

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Once You spoke in a vision to Your godly ones,
And said, “I have given help to one who is mighty [giving him the power to be a champion for Israel];
I have ex