Psalm 89:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:2-4

The security of God's pledged word. "Thy seed will I establish forever." The keynote of the psalm is the "faithfulness" of God to his word. "God had entered into 'an everlasting covenant' with David, and had confirmed that covenant with an oath. In the most absolute and unconditional form, God had pledged himself to establish the kingdom of David and his seed forever, to beat down all their adversaries under their feet, and to maintain their throne as long as the sun and moon should... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:2

For I have said - The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render this, “Thou hast said,” which is more in accordance with what the connection seems to demand; but the Hebrew will not admit of this construction. The true meaning seems to be, that the psalmist had said; that is, he had said in his mind; he had firmly believed; he had so received it as a truth that it might be spoken of as firmly settled, or as an indisputable reality. It was in his mind one of the things whose truthfulness did not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 89:1-2

Psalms 89:1-2. I will sing of the mercies of the Lord He speaks this by way of preface, lest the following complaints of present miseries should argue ingratitude for former mercies. I will make known thy faithfulness Assuring posterity, from my own observation and experience, that thou art true to every word that thou hast spoken, and that whatsoever hath befallen us, it proceeded not from thy unfaithfulness. For I have said That is, within myself. I have been assured in my own mind; ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 89:2

I have said. Some codices, with Septuagint and Vulgate, read "Thou hast said". Compare Psalms 89:19 . The words of Ethan, reminding Jehovah of His covenant with David. Mercy = Lovingkindness, or grace. Note "Mercy" (Psalms 89:2 ); "covenant" (Psalms 89:3 ); "seed" (Psalms 89:4 ); repeated below (verses: Psalms 89:19-32 and verses: Psalms 89:33-37 ). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 89:2

2. I have said—expressed, as well as felt, my convictions ( :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 89:1-4

1. God’s character and covenant with David 89:1-4Ethan announced two major themes of this psalm in Psalms 89:1-2. These are the loyal love (Heb. hesed) and faithfulness of Yahweh. References to God’s loyal love occur in Psalms 89:1-2; Psalms 89:14; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 89:28; Psalms 89:33; Psalms 89:49. He referred to God’s faithfulness in Psalms 89:1-2; Psalms 89:5; Psalms 89:8; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 89:33; Psalms 89:49. He proceeded to appeal to God to honor His promises to David on the basis... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89The writer of this royal psalm was Ethan, another wise Levitical musician in David’s service (1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chronicles 15:17-18). The occasion of writing is unclear. Judging from the content of the psalm it appears to have been a time after David had suffered defeat and some severe affliction.Ethan interceded for the king, claiming the Davidic Covenant promises (cf. 2 Samuel 7:5-16; 1 Chronicles 17). Why was God afflicting David so severely since He had promised to bless him so... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:1-52

We have here another national and historical Ps., written when the Jewish kingdom and its king had fallen very low before their enemies, contrasting the promises made to David with their seeming lack of fulfilment in the course of events, and appealing to God to vindicate His faithfulness. Psalms 89:1-4 are introductory, announcing the Psalmist’s purpose of praising God, and recalling the covenant made with David. The following vv. celebrate God’s glory among His heavenly hosts (Psalms 89:5-7),... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 89:2

(2) Mercy . . . faithfulness.—These words, so often combined, express here, as commonly in the psalms, the attitude of the covenant God towards His people. The art of the poet is shown in this exordium. He strikes so strongly this note of the inviolability of the Divine promise only to make the deprecation of present neglect on God’s part presently more striking.Shall be built up for ever—Better, is for ever being built up. Elsewhere figured as a “place of shelter,” a “tower of refuge,” God’s... read more

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