Psalm 89:1–18 | Liturgical Calendar

1

My song shall be always of the loving-kindness of the Lord; *

with my mouth will I ever be proclaiming your faithfulness, from one generation to another.

2

For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up for ever; *

your faithfulness shall be established in the heavens.”

3

I have made a covenant with my chosen one; *

I have sworn to David my servant:

4

“Your seed will I establish for ever, *

and set up your throne from one generation to another.”

5

O Lord, the heavens will praise your wondrous works *

and your faithfulness in the assembly of the saints.

6

For who in the clouds can be compared unto the Lord? *

And who among the gods is like unto the Lord?

7

God is greatly to be feared in the council of the saints, *

and to be held in reverence by all those who are round about him.

8

O Lord God of hosts, who is like you? *

Your faithfulness, most mighty Lord, is round about you.

9

You rule the raging of the sea; *

you still the waves when they arise.

10

You have subdued Rahab of the deep, and destroyed her; *

you have scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.

11

The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; *

you laid the foundation of the world, and all that is in it.

12

You have made the north and the south; *

Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in your Name.

13

You have a mighty arm; *

strong is your hand, and high is your right hand.

14

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; *

mercy and truth shall go before your face.

15

Blessed are the people, O Lord, who rejoice in you; *

they shall walk in the light of your countenance.

16

Their delight shall be in your Name all the day long, *

and in your righteousness shall they make their boast.

17

For you are the glory of their strength, *

and by your favor you shall lift up our might.

18

For the Lord is our defense; *

the Holy One of Israel is our King.