Psalms
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 89:2
“For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.”
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 89:2 Context
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. 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, 4Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah. 5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
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Other Translations
For I haue said, Mercie shall bee built vp for euer: thy faithfulnesse shalt thou establish in the very heauens.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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 (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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.