King James Version

What Does psalm 89:1 Mean?

psalm 89:1 in the King James Version says “Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy fait...” — study this verse from psalm chapter 89 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

“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. Maschil: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction to all: Heb. to generation and generation”

psalm 89:1 · King James Version

Context

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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. Maschil: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction to all: Heb. to generation and generation

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For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

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I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,

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Theological Significance

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