Psalm 89:20 NIV,NKJV

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89:0 God’s Faithfulness: His Oath-bound Covenant with David 1. Jehovah’s faithfulness (Psalms 89:1-18 ) 2. His covenant with David (Psalms 89:19-37 ) 3. The ruin and desolation (Psalms 89:38-45 ) 4. How long, Lord? Remember! (Psalms 89:46-52 ) A Maschil of Ethan, a Merarite (1 Chronicles 6:44 ; 1 Chronicles 15:17 ). The greater part of this Psalm extols Jehovah’s lovingkindness and faithfulness and makes prominent the covenant with David. We must of course look beyond David and... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 89:19-29

Nothing, I venture to believe, hath tended more to obscure the glories of the Lord Jesus, and to hide from the view of an ordinary reader the many blessed things which the book of Psalms is continually holding forth, concerning the person and kingdom of Jesus, under the name of David, than the confounding what is said of Christ with the thoughts of David, king of Israel. David was an eminent type of Christ, it is true; but the name of David, as meaning Christ, was used by the prophets ages... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:19-37

19-37 The Lord anointed David with the holy oil, not only as an emblem of the graces and gifts he received, but as a type of Christ, the King Priest, and Prophet, anointed with the Holy Ghost without measure. David after his anointing, was persecuted, but none could gain advantage against him. Yet all this was a faint shadow of the Redeemer's sufferings, deliverance, glory, and authority, in whom alone these predictions and promises are fully brought to pass. He is the mighty God. This is the... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 89:19-37

The Rule of the Messiah v. 19. Then Thou spakest in vision to Thy holy one, to His saint and servant, namely, the prophet Nathan, who acted as God's representative in dealing with David, 2 Samuel 7, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty, upon a great champion; I have exalted one chosen out of the people, the immediate reference being to David, the son of Jesse, but the implied reference to David's Son and David's Lord, the Messiah. It is a distinguishing mark of prophecy often... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89:0Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite2 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever:With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.3 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.4 I have made a covenant with my chosen,I have sworn unto David my servant,5 Thy seed will I establish for ever,And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.6 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders,... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 89:19-37

the Covenant with David Psalms 89:19-37 In this section the psalmist draws put, in detail, the fundamental prophecy by Nathan already mentioned; first, in the promises given to David, Psalms 89:19-27 ; and second, in those relating to his descendants, Psalms 89:28-37 . David’s origin was very humble. His dignity and power were all of God. But our Father never sets a man in any position and fails to supply the gifts needed for it. When He chooses, He anoints, strengthens, and protects.... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

Taken as a whole, this song is one of the finest in the collection as a revelation of how the man of faith is compelled to view circumstances of calamity. In a poem of great beauty he first sets forth the praises of God (vv. Psa 89:1-37 ). Then he surveys the present condition of His people, and so creates a contrast (vv. Psa 89:38-52 ). No present defeat can dim the glory of past history as it reveals the facts of Divine majesty. Yet these past facts and confidences may be the reason of... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Psalms 89:1-37

The Psalm of Worshipful Praise Psalms 89:1-37 INTRODUCTORY WORDS By way of introduction we shall take the first two verses of our study and see what God will give us. Let us quote to you these verses in full. "I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known Thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: Thy faithfulness shalt Thou establish in the very Heavens." With these words before us, let us notice the unique place... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

LXXXIX. The Covenant with David.— The Ps. may be divided thus: Psalms 89:1-Job :. The promise made to David (2 Samuel 7). Yahweh is all-powerful, so that He can, faithful so that He will, fulfil His word. Psalms 89:19-Haggai :. The promise considered at greater length. Observe the sobriety of tone. It is David’ s dynasty, not David himself, which is to endure for ever, and the kingdom promised is not world-wide but limited to the old boundaries, viz. the Euphrates and the Egyptian frontier.... read more