Psalm 89:1-52 ERV

[1] I will sing forever about the LORD's love. I will sing about his faithfulness forever and ever! [2] I will say, "Your faithful love will last forever. Your loyalty is like the sky-there is no end to it!" [3] You said, "I made an agreement with my chosen king. I made this promise to my servant David: [4] 'There will always be someone from your family to rule. I will make your kingdom continue forever and ever.'" Selah [5] LORD, the heavens praise you for the amazing things you do. The assembly of holy ones sings about your loyalty. [6] No one in heaven is equal to the LORD. None of the "gods" can compare to the LORD. [7] When God's holy ones-the angels around his throne-meet together, they fear and respect him; he is more awesome than all those around him. [8] LORD God All-Powerful, there is no one like you. You are strong, LORD, and always faithful. [9] You rule the stormy sea. You can calm its angry waves. [10] You defeated Rahab. You scattered your enemies with your own powerful arm. [11] Everything in heaven and earth belongs to you. You made the world and everything in it. [12] You created everything north and south. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon sing praises to your name. [13] You have the power! Your power is great! Victory is yours! [14] Your kingdom is built on truth and justice. Love and faithfulness are servants before your throne. [15] LORD, your loyal followers are happy. They live in the light of your kindness. [16] Your name always makes them happy. They praise your goodness. [17] You are their amazing strength. Their power comes from you. [18] The king, our protector, belongs to the LORD, who is the Holy One of Israel. [19] Lord, you once spoke in a vision to your followers: "I have made a young soldier strong. From among my people I chose him for an important position. [20] I have found my servant David and anointed him as king with my special oil. [21] I will support him with my right hand, and my arm will make him strong. [22] So no enemy will ever control him. The wicked will never defeat him. [23] I will destroy his enemies before his eyes. I will defeat those who hate him. [24] I will always love and support him. I will always make him strong. [25] I will put him in charge of the sea. He will control the rivers. [26] He will say to me, 'You are my father. You are my God, my Rock, my Savior.' [27] And I will make him my firstborn son. He will be the great king on earth. [28] My love will protect him forever. My agreement with him will never end. [29] I will make his family continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the skies. [30] If his descendants stop following my law and stop obeying my commands, [31] if they break my laws and ignore my commands, [32] I will punish them severely for their sins and wrongs. [33] But I will never take my love from him. I will never stop being loyal to him. [34] I will not break my agreement with David. I will never change what I said. [35] By my holiness, I made a promise to him, and I would not lie to David. [36] His family will continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the sun. [37] Like the moon, it will continue forever. The sky is a witness to the agreement that can be trusted." Selah [38] But now, Lord, you have become angry with your chosen king, and you have left him all alone. [39] You ended the agreement you made with your servant. You threw the king's crown into the dirt. [40] You pulled down the walls of his city. You destroyed all his fortresses. [41] Everyone passing by steals from him. His neighbors laugh at him. [42] You made all the king's enemies happy and let his enemies win the war. [43] You helped them defend themselves. You did not help your king win the battle. [44] You did not let him win. You threw his throne to the ground. [45] You cut his life short. You shamed him. Selah [46] LORD, how long will this continue? Will you ignore us forever? Will your anger burn like a fire forever? [47] Remember how short my life is. You created us to live a short life and then die. [48] Is there anyone alive who will never die? Will anyone escape the grave? Selah [49] Lord, where is the love you showed in the past? You promised David that you would be loyal to his family. [50] My Lord, please remember how people insulted your servant. LORD, I had to listen to all the insults from your enemies. They insulted your chosen king wherever he went. [52] Praise the LORD forever! Amen and Amen!