King James Version
Psalms 89:5 in the King James Version says “And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 89 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.”
Psalms 89:5 · KJV
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“shall praise”
H3034physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
“And the heavens”
H8064the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though
“thy faithfulness”
H530literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
“of the saints”
H6918sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Psalms 89:5 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Psalms 89:5 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge