Psalm 89, a Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite, opens with one of Scripture’s great theophany anthems before pivoting to one of its most honest laments - 52 verses holding God’s covenant love and human suffering in the same breath.

Full sung version coming soon.

Lyrics

I will sing of the loving kindness of the LORD forever With my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations

I indeed declare, Love stands firm forever You established the heavens Your faithfulness is in them I have made a covenant with my chosen one I have sworn to David my servant

I will establish your offspring forever And build up your throne to all generations

The heavens will praise your wonders, LORD Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD Who amongst the sons of the heavenly beings is like the LORD

A very awesome God in the council of the holy ones To be feared above all those who are around him LORD, God of Armies, who is a mighty one, like you LORD, your faithfulness is around you

You rule the pride of the sea When its waves rise up you calm them You have broken Rahab in pieces, like one of the slain You have scattered your enemies with your mighty arm

The heavens are yours The earth also is yours the world and its fullness You have founded them You have created the north and the south Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name

You have a mighty arm Your hand is strong and your right hand is exalted Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne Loving kindness and truth go before your face

Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you They walk in the light of your presence, LORD In your name they rejoice all day In your righteousness they are exalted

For you are the glory of their strength In your favour our horn will be exalted Our shield belongs to the LORD Our king to the Holy One of Israel

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Psalms 89 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press