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89:18 For <03588> our shield <04043> belongs to the Lord <03068>, our king <04428> to the Holy One <06918> of Israel <03478>. 89:19 Then <0227> you spoke <01696> through a vision <02377> to your faithful followers <02623> and said <0559>: “I have energized <05828> <07737> a warrior <01368>; I have raised up <07311> a young man <0970> from the people <05971>. 89:20 I have discovered <04672> David <01732>, my servant <05650>. With my holy <06944> oil <08081> I have anointed <04886> him as king. 89:21 My hand <03027> will support <03559> him, and <0637> my arm <02220> will strengthen <0553> him. 89:22 No <03808> enemy <0341> will be able to exact <05378> tribute from him; a violent oppressor <05766> oppressor <01121> will not <03808> be able to humiliate <06031> him. 89:23 I will crush <03807> his enemies <06862> before <06440> him; I will strike down <05062> those who hate <08130> him. 89:24 He will experience my faithfulness <0530> and loyal love <02617>, and by <05973> my name <08034> he will win <07311> victories <07161>. 89:25 I will place <07760> his hand over the sea <03220>, his right hand <03225> over the rivers <05104>. 89:26 He <01931> will call <07121> out to me, ‘You <0859> are my father <01>, my God <0410>, and the protector <06697> who delivers <03444> me.’ 89:27 I <0589> will appoint <05414> him to be my firstborn son <01060>, the most <05945> exalted of the earth’s <0776> kings <04428>. 89:28 I will always <05769> extend <08104> my loyal love <02617> to him, and my covenant <01285> with him is secure <0539>. 89:29 I will give <07760> him an eternal <05703> dynasty <02233>, and make his throne <03678> as enduring <03117> as the skies <08064> above. 89:30 If <0518> his sons <01121> reject <05800> my law <08451> and disobey <01980> <03808> my regulations <04941>, 89:31 if <0518> they break <02490> my rules <02708> and do not <03808> keep <08104> my commandments <04687>, 89:32 I will punish <06485> their rebellion <06588> by beating them with a club <07626>, their sin <05771> by inflicting them with bruises <05061>. 89:33 But I will not <03808> remove <06331> my loyal love <02617> from <05973> him, nor <03808> be unfaithful <08266> to my promise <0530>. 89:34 I will not <03808> break <02490> my covenant <01285> or <03808> go back <08138> on what I promised <08193> <04161>. 89:35 Once <0259> and for all I have vowed <07650> by my own holiness <06944>, I will never <0518> deceive <03576> David <01732>. 89:36 His dynasty <02233> will last <01961> forever <05769>. His throne <03678> will endure before <05048> me, like the sun <08121>, 89:37 it will remain <03559> stable <05769>, like the moon <03394>, his throne <05707> will endure <0539> like the skies <07834>.” (Selah <05542>) 89:38 But you <0859> have spurned <02186> and rejected <03988> him; you are angry <05674> with <05973> your chosen king <04899>. 89:39 You have repudiated <05010> your covenant <01285> with your servant <05650>; you have thrown <02490> his crown <05145> to the ground <0776>. 89:40 You have broken down <06555> all <03605> his walls <01448>; you have made <07760> his strongholds <04013> a heap of ruins <04288>. 89:41 All <03605> who pass by <05674> have robbed <08155> him; he has become <01961> an object of disdain <02781> to his neighbors <07934>. 89:42 You have allowed <07311> his adversaries <06862> to be victorious <03225>, and all <03605> his enemies <0341> to rejoice <08055>. 89:43 You turn back <07725> his sword <02719> from the adversary <06697>, and have not <03808> sustained <06965> him in battle <04421>. 89:44 You have brought to an end <07673> his splendor <02892>, and have knocked <04048> his throne <03678> to the ground <0776>. 89:45 You have cut short <07114> his youth <05934>, and have covered <05844> him with shame <0955>. (Selah <05542>) 89:46 How <04100> long <05704>, O Lord <03068>, will this last? Will you remain hidden <05641> forever <05331>? Will your anger <02534> continue to burn <01197> like <03644> fire <0784>? 89:47 Take note <02142> of my <0589> brief lifespan <02465>! Why <04100> do you make <01254> all <03605> people <0120> <01121> so mortal <07723>? 89:48 No man <01397> can live <02421> on without <03808> experiencing <07200> death <04194>, or deliver <04422> his life <05315> from the power <03027> of Sheol <07585>. (Selah <05542>) 89:49 Where <0346> are your earlier <07223> faithful deeds <02617>, O Lord <0136>, the ones performed <07650> in accordance with your reliable oath <0530> to David <01732>? 89:50 Take note <02142>, O Lord <0136>, of the way your servants <05650> are taunted, and of how I must bear <05375> so many <07227> insults <02781> from people <05971>! 89:51 Your enemies <0341>, O Lord <03068>, hurl insults <02778>; they insult <02778> your chosen king <04899> as they dog his footsteps <06119>. 89:52 The Lord <03068> deserves praise <01288> forevermore <05769>! We agree <0543>! We agree <0543>!

• Psa 89:1-52 -- Psalm 89

• Ethan

  [isbe] ETHAN - e'-than ('ethan, "firm," "enduring"; Gaithan): (1) A wise man with whom Solomon is compared (1 Ki 4:31). Called there "Ethan the Ezrahite," to whom the title of Ps 89 ascribes the authorship of that poem. (2) A "son ...
  [nave] ETHAN 1. A renowned sage, 1 Kin. 4:31. See title, Psa. 89. 2. Son of Zerah, 1 Chr. 2:6, 8. 3. Two Levites, 1 Chr. 6:42, 44; 15:17, 19.
  

• EZRAHITE

  [ebd] a title given to Ethan (1 Kings 4:31; Ps. 89, title) and Heman (Ps. 88, title). They were both sons of Zerah (1 Chr. 2:6).
  [isbe] EZRAHITE - ez'-ra-hit ('ezrachi; Asebon): Found in 1 Ki 4:31; Psalms 88; 89, titles; from which it appears that the word is a patronymic for Ethan and Heman. It may be derived from Zerah, instead of Ezrah, seeing that there ...
  

• PSALMS, BOOK OF

  [isbe] PSALMS, BOOK OF - samz, (tehillim, "praises," cepher tehillim, "book of praises"; Psalmoi, Psalterion): I. INTRODUCTORY TOPICS 1. Title 2. Place in the Canon 3. Number of Psalms 4. Titles in the Hebrew Text II. AUTHORSHIP AN...
  

• God

  [nave] GOD. List of Sub-Topics Miscellany; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to; Access to; Compassion of; Creator; Creator of Mankind; Eternity of; Faithfulness of; Fatherhood of; Favor of; Foreknowledge of; Glory of; Goodness of...
  

• Music

  [nave] MUSIC Teachers of, 1 Chr. 15:22; 25:7, 8; 2 Chr. 23:13. Physical effect of, on people, 1 Sam. 16:15, 16, 23. Discoursed during the offering of sacrifices, 2 Chr. 29:27, 28. Precentor, Neh. 12:42. Chief musician, Neh. 12:...
  

• FAITHFUL; FAITHFULNESS

  [isbe] FAITHFUL; FAITHFULNESS - fath'-fool, fath'-fool-nes: 1. Faithfulness of God in the Old Testament 2. Faithfulness of God in the New Testament LITERATURE Faithfulness is a quality or attribute applied in the Scripture to both ...
  

• INTERCESSION

  [isbe] INTERCESSION - in-ter-sesh'-un (pagha`, "to make intercession"; originally "to strike upon," or "against"; then in a good sense, "to assail anyone with petitions," "to urge," and when on behalf of another, "to intercede" (Ru...
  

• KING, CHRIST AS

  [isbe] KING, CHRIST AS - || I. THE REALITY OF CHRIST'S KINGSHIP 1. The Old Testament Foreshadowings In the Psalms and Prophets 2. The Gospel Presentation (1) Christ's Claim to Be King (2) Christ's Acceptance of the Title (3) Christ...
  

• Job, Book of

  [ebd] A great diversity of opinion exists as to the authorship of this book. From internal evidence, such as the similarity of sentiment and language to those in the Psalms and Proverbs (see Ps. 88 and 89), the prevalence of the i...
  

• Church

  [nave] CHURCH, the collective body of believers. Miscellany of Minor Sub-Topics Called in the O.T., The Congregation, Ex. 12:3, 6, 19, 47; 16:1, 2, 9, 10, 22; Lev. 4:13, 15; 10:17; 24:14. Called in the N.T., Church, Matt. 16:18; ...
  

• Jesus, The Christ

  [nave] JESUS, THE CHRIST. Index of Sub-topics History of; Miscellaneous Facts Concerning; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to; Ascension of; Atonement by; Attributes of; Compassion of; Confessing; Creator; Death of; Design of His...
  

• David

  [nave] DAVID 1. King of Israel. Genealogy of, Ruth 4:18-22; 1 Sam. 16:11; 17:12; 1 Chr. 2:3-15; Matt. 1:1-6; Luke 3:31-38. A shepherd, 1 Sam. 16:11. Kills a lion and a bear, 1 Sam. 17:34-36. Anointed king, while a youth, by the ...
  

• MEDIATION; MEDIATOR

  [isbe] MEDIATION; MEDIATOR - me-di-a'-shun, me'-di-a-ter: I. INTRODUCTORY 1. The Terms (1) Mediation (2) Mediator 2. The Principle of Mediation II. MEDIATION IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. Negative Teaching in the Old Testament 2. The Pos...
  

• Government

  [nave] GOVERNMENT Paternal functions of, Gen. 41:25-57. Civil service school provided by, Dan. 1:3-20. Maintains a system of public instruction, 2 Chr. 17:7-9. Executive departments in. See: Cabinet; King; Ruler; Statecraft. Ju...
  

• Covenant

  [nave] COVENANT Sacred, Josh. 9:18-21; Gal. 3:15. Binding, Josh. 9:18-20; Jer. 34:8-21; Ezek. 17:14-18; Gal. 3:15. Binding, not only on those who make them, but on those who are represented, Deut. 29:14, 15. Blood of, Ex. 24:8. ...
  

• Afflictions and Adversities

  [nave] AFFLICTIONS AND ADVERSITIES. List of Sub-Topics Miscellany of Minor Sub-Topics; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to; Benefits of; Benefits of, Illustrated; Consolation in; Deliverance from; Design of; Despondency in; Dispe...
  

• King

  [smith] "a chief ruler, one invested with supreme authority over a nation, tribe or country." --Webster. In the Bible the word does not necessarily imply great power or great extent of country. Many persons are called kings whom we s...
  [nave] KING Called King of kings, Ezra 7:12; Ezek. 26:7; Dan. 2:37. Divinely authorized, Deut. 17:15; 1 Sam. 9:16, 17; 16:12; 1 Chr. 22:10; 2 Chr. 2:11, 12; Prov. 8:15; Dan. 2:21, 37; 4:17; 5:20; Hos. 8:4; 13:11. How chosen: By d...
  

• Anointing

  [nave] ANOINTING Of the body, Deut. 28:40; Ruth 3:3; Esth. 2:12; Psa. 92:10; 104:15; 141:5; Prov. 27:9, 16; Eccl. 9:8; Song 1:3; 4:10; Isa. 57:9; Amos 6:6; Mic. 6:15. Of guests, 2 Chr. 28:15; Luke 7:46; the sick, Isa. 1:6; Mark 6:...
  

• COVENANT, IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

  [isbe] COVENANT, IN THE OLD TESTAMENT - kuv'-e-nant (berith): I. GENERAL MEANING II. AMONG MEN 1. Early Idea 2. Principal Elements 3. Different Varieties 4. Phraseology Used III. BETWEEN GOD AND MEN 1. Essential Idea 2. Covenants R...
  

• Prayer

  [nave] PRAYER. Index of Sub-topics Miscellany of Minor Sub-Topics; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to; Answer to, Promised; Answered, Instances of Answered; Confession in; Importunity in, Instances of Importunity in; Intercessor...
  

• Psalms 89: Has the Lord Abandoned His Promises?

  

• Siang, Malam, Musim, Tahun [KJ.331]

  1. Siang, malam, musim, tahun gilir ganti melenyap; bayang- bayangnya berlalu, tiada satu yang tetap. Hidup kita menjalani jangka waktu dunia; tak terulang yang terjadi, tinggal tanggung jawabnya.
  2. Orang hidup ditinggalkan oleh pendahulunya, kita pun menuju makam yang fana. Dari bumi kita lahir dan kembali padaNya; tanpa rahmat yang ilahi, apakah manusia?	Pkh 1:4 Mzm 89:48-49 Kej 3:19 Mzm 103:14 Mzm 144:3-4
  3. Sungguh, Allah mengasihi dunia ciptaanNya: dalam PutraNya sendiri Ia tinggal beserta. Yang percaya kepadaNya, tak binasa tenggelam, tapi hidup selamanya dalam Dia yang menang.	Yoh 3:16 Mat 1:23
  4. Walau zaman menghanyutkan tiap hal di dunia, pengasihanMu, ya Tuhan, untuk s'lama-lamanya! Di segala perubahan, dalam duka apapun, dalam Kristus aku aman: kau menjadi Bapaku!	Mzm 90:5-10 Mzm 103:15-18 Yes 40:6-8
  5. Bapa, Sumber pengasihan, Bapa dalam t'rang dan g'lap. Bapa dalam kematian, pun di kubur yang senyap, setiaMu tak berubah, kasihMu tetap teguh: Bapa, kepadaMu jua kuserahkan diriku.
  6. Siang, malam, musim, tahun, biar kamu melenyap; dalam suka dan dukaku rahmat Allahku tetap! TanganNya menuntun daku lewat zaman dunia dan akhirnya 'ku selalu tinggal dalam rumahNya.	Mzm 31:16 Mzm 23:6
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• [Psa 89:18] O Savior, Lord, To Thee We Pray

  O Savior, Lord, to Thee we pray, Whose love has kept us safe today, Protect us through the coming night, And ever save us by Thy might. Be with us now, in mercy nigh, And spare Thy servants when they cry; Our sins blot out, our prayers receive, Thy light throughout our darkness give. Let not dull sleep the soul oppress, Nor secret foe the heart possess; Our flesh keep chaste, that it may be A holy temple meet for Thee. To Thee, who dost our hearts renew, With fervent prayer we humbly sue, That pure in thought and free from stain, We from our beds may rise again. All praise to God the Father be, All praise, eternal Son, to Thee, Whom with the Spirit we adore Forever and forevermore.

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• [Psa 89:19] In Vision To His Saints God Spake

  In vision to His saints God spake: “From out the people one I take, A mighty leader, true and brave, Ordained, exalted, strong to save. My chosen servant I appoint, With holy oil his head anoint; My hand with him shall still remain, My arm his strength shall well sustain. “No enemy shall him affright, His adversaries I will smite, My faithfulness to him will prove, And nevermore My grace remove. Yea, he shall triumph in My Name, And great shall be his power and fame, From sea to sea his mighty hand Shall hold dominion o’er the land. “‘Thou art my Father,’ he shall cry, ‘My God, my Rock of refuge high’; My firstborn son shall he be owned, Above the kings of earth enthroned. For him My mercy shall endure, My covenant with him is sure; His throne and race I will maintain, Forever, while the heavens remain. “Should sons of his My laws forsake, My just commands and statutes break, Then, though My rod their sins reprove, My mercy I will not remove. Though they be chastened sore and tried, My faithfulness shall yet abide; My plighted word I will not break, Nor change the promise that I spake. “My oath is steadfast, ever sure, My servant’s race shall still endure; His throne forever firm shall stay When sun and moon have passed away.” On Thine anointed wrath is poured As if Thy covenant were abhorred; Thou hast profaned his kingly crown, His matchless strength is broken down. He is reproached and spoiled of all, His enemies upon him fall; His beauty is consumed away, Forgotten is his kingly sway. Cut off in youth, his sacred name Is covered now with deepest shame; How long, O Lord, shall wrath abide? Thy face forever wilt Thou hide? Think on my life; O Lord, take thought; Hast Thou created man for naught? What man that lives has power to save His soul from death, and from the grave? Where are Thy mercies which of old Were in Thy promises foretold? Remember, Lord, the bitter shame Heaped on Thine own anointed’s name. I sing of mercies that endure Forever builded firm and sure, Of faithfulness that never dies, Established changeless in the skies. Blest be the Lord forevermore, Whose promise stands from days of yore. His word is faithful now as then; Blest be His Name. Amen, Amen.

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  source: Cyberhymnal

• [Psa 89:26] My God, My Father, Blissful Name!

  My God, my Father, blissful Name! O may I call Thee mine? May I, with sweet assurance, claim A portion so divine? This only can my fears control, And bid my sorrows fly: What harm can ever reach my soul, Beneath my Father’s eye? Whate’er Thy providence denies, I calmly would resign; For Thou art just, and good, and wise; O bend my will to Thine. Whate’er Thy sacred will ordains, O give me strength to bear; And let me know my Father reigns, And trust His tender care. If pain and sickness rend this frame, And life almost depart, Is not Thy mercy still the same, To cheer my drooping heart? My God, my Father! be Thy Name My solace and my stay; O wilt Thou seal my humble claim, And drive my fears away?

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  source: Cyberhymnal

• [Psa 89:52] O Blessèd Be The Lord

  O blessèd be the Lord For His eternal Word, That sheds around the paths we tread Its calm and steady rays: Come, worship at His throne; O make His wonders known, And let His temple gates be filled With songs of praise. O blessèd be the Lord, In Heav’n and earth adored; The God of truth and righteousness, Our hope beyond the grave; Let anthems to the skies In joyful concert rise; O praise the Lord, whose mighty arm Is strong to save. O blessèd be our King, Whose Name the angels sing, While all the ransomed host above Their crowns before Him cast; O blessèd be our King, Who soon His own shall bring; Forever there, to rest from care, With Him at last.

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• Who Wrote the Book of Proverbs? The Book of Psalms?
  Some ancient authorities, rabbins and others attribute the book to Solomon; others hold that it has a composite origin and is the work of a number of writers. The ablest modern critics hold the latter opinion. It is probable ...
• Does the Bible speak more about Hell than Heaven?
  I've heard and read the same statement a number of times, but have never troubled myself to look up each passage. I'm not surprised that looking up "heaven" and "hell" in a concordance would give you contradictory results. T...
• What is the significance of firstborn in the Bible?
  I'm going to copy some articles on this subject, but let me give you my summation of all of them. In the Old Testament, the firstborn son was the one who normally received a double inheritance, and was the one who would inher...

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