27. Firstborn Here, again, Christ must be understood, of whom David only becomes the feeble type. Comp. 2 Samuel 7:14; Psalms 2:7; Colossians 1:15; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 1:5. Higher than the kings of the earth Parallel to “firstborn” in the first hemistich. read more
29. His seed… will I make to endure for ever I will set, or establish, for ever. As the days of heaven Without end, as in the former clause. True only of Christ’s kingdom in the absolute sense, as the prototype of David’s throne. Hitherto the firmness of the covenant with David has been discussed, henceforward (to Psalms 89:37) the subject is the same covenant with his seed. read more
30. If his children forsake my law The only contingency which can make void the covenant. The argument to Psalms 89:37 is wholly based upon 2 Samuel 7:14-16, and it is to the effect “that the faithlessness of David’s line in relation to the covenant shall not interfere with (annul) the faithfulness of God.” Delitzsch. read more
34. My covenant will I not break Or, profane. Comp. on Psalms 89:31: “If they break,” or profane. God will keep the covenant if they do not. So individuals shall be punished for their sins and perish, but the Church shall not fail. God keepeth covenant with Christ and the holy seed. read more
35. Sworn by my holiness In my holiness. The most awful sanction of the covenant. I will not lie Comp. Hebrews 6:17-18 read more
37. In heaven In the clouds, as the word often means. Job 36:28; Psalms 78:23. In this sense the allusion is to Genesis 9:13: “I do set my bow in the clouds.” But if שׁהק , shahak, be understood of the starry heavens, (comp. Job 16:19; Jeremiah 33:20-26,) language and metaphor can go no further in setting forth the immutability of the covenant which, in its higher sense, is realized only and fully in Christ. What blessings would have come to the Hebrew nation, and to the world... read more
38. But thou hast cast off and abhorred Notwithstanding all that had been assured to David, the present state of the nation seems to contradict God’s gracious promises heretofore given, and to be a violation of his covenant with Israel. read more
39. Made void the covenant Wholly rejected the covenant; treated it as worthless. Contrast Psalms 89:34-35. Profaned his crown By allowing it to be “cast to the ground” despoiled. See Psalms 89:19-20 read more
40. His hedges His defences, called his strongholds in the next member. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:25
25. Sea The Mediterranean. Rivers Historically construed, the plural form of this word must be accepted here in the same sense as the well-known dual Naharaim, which is a standing designation of the Euphrates and Tigris, as in the proper name Aram-Naharaim, or Aram, (that is, “the high-lands,”) of the two rivers, same as Mesopotamia, Genesis 24:10; Deuteronomy 23:4; Judges 3:8; Psalms 60:0, title. In this sense it describes, geographically, the eastern limit of the dominion of... read more