Psalms 89:2
“For I haue said, Mercie shall bee built vp for euer: thy faithfulnesse shalt thou establish in the very heauens.”
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Psalms 89:2 Context
1[Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.] I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for euer: with my mouth will I make knowen thy faithfulnesse to all generations. 2For I haue said, Mercie shall bee built vp for euer: thy faithfulnesse shalt thou establish in the very heauens. 3I haue made a couenant with my chosen: I haue sworne vnto Dauid my seruant. 4Thy seed will I stablish for euer: and build vp thy throne to all generations. Selah.
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Other Translations
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
- King James Version
For I have said, "Lovingkindness will be built up forever; In the heavens You will establish Your faithfulness."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever; Thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For you have said, Mercy will be made strong for ever; my faith will be unchanging in the heavens.
- Basic English Bible
For I said, Loving-kindness shall be built up for ever; in the very heavens wilt thou establish thy faithfulness.
- Darby Bible
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens.
- Webster's Bible
I indeed declare, "Love stands firm forever. You established the heavens. Your faithfulness is in them."
- World English Bible
For I said, `To the age is kindness built, The heavens! Thou dost establish Thy faithfulness in them.'
- Youngs Literal Bible
(89:3) For I have said: 'For ever is mercy built; in the very heavens Thou dost establish Thy faithfulness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
For I have said, "Lovingkindness will be built up forever; In the heavens You will establish Your faithfulness."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever; Thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For you have said, Mercy will be made strong for ever; my faith will be unchanging in the heavens.
- Basic English Bible
For I said, Loving-kindness shall be built up for ever; in the very heavens wilt thou establish thy faithfulness.
- Darby Bible
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness wilt thou establish in the very heavens.
- Webster's Bible
I indeed declare, "Love stands firm forever. You established the heavens. Your faithfulness is in them."
- World English Bible
For I said, `To the age is kindness built, The heavens! Thou dost establish Thy faithfulness in them.'
- Youngs Literal Bible
(89:3) For I have said: 'For ever is mercy built; in the very heavens Thou dost establish Thy faithfulness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 89:2
89:2 Establish - As firmly and durably as the heavens themselves.