If his children, &c. Ethan refers to the very words of warning given to Solomon (1 Kings 9:6 , 1 Kings 9:7 ; Compare Psa 11:11-13 ), which, with 2 Samuel 7:0 , should be read with this Psalm. Ethan (we may suppose) outlived Solomon, and saw the break-up of the kingdom; and left this Psalm for Instruction (Maschil) for all future time. children = sons. And walk not. Figure of speech Pleonasm ( App-6 ), for emphasis. read more
break = profane. And keep not. Figure of speech Pleonasm ( App-6 ), for emphasis. read more
Then will I. Compare 2 Samuel 7:14 . transgression = revolt. Hebrew. pasha '. App-44 . iniquity. Hebrew ' av a h . App-44 . read more
Nevertheless. Figure of speech Palinodia. App-6 . Compare 2 Samuel 7:15 . lovingkindness = grace. read more
break = profane. alter = violate. read more
His seed, &c. Compare John 12:34 . read more
a faithful witness: i.e. the sun (Compare Psalms 89:36 ). See note on "testimony" (Psalms 19:7 ). Revelation 1:5 ; Revelation 3:14 . Selah. Connecting the above solemn warning with the fulfilment in the visitation of judgment in the next member. See App-66 . read more
Psalms 89:35. Once have I sworn, &c.— One thing I swear by my holiness; (I will not lie unto David:) Psalms 89:36. His seed shall endure for ever, &c. Psalms 89:37. As the moon, it shall be fixed firm for ever, and it shall be a faithful witness in heaven: i.e. "The moon shall be a faithful witness to this promise of God, so long as it continues in the heavens." See Mudge and Houbigant. read more
35. Once—one thing ( :-). by my holiness—as a holy God. that I will not lie—literally, "if I lie"—part of the form of swearing (1 Samuel 24:6; 2 Samuel 3:35). read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52
Psalms 89:0 Remember the covenant with DavidApparently Israel had suffered some military setback that threatened its existence. This caused some people to think that God had forsaken his anointed king. The psalmist therefore recalls the covenant promise God made to David to preserve his dynasty for ever, and on the basis of this he claims God’s help (1-4; see 2 Samuel 7:8-16).Before speaking further of the covenant, the psalmist praises God for his majesty and greatness. None among the... read more