The everlasting God is a refuge, and underneath you are his eternal arms; he has driven out enemies before you, and has said, “Destroy!”

Joshua burned Ai and made it a permanently uninhabited mound (it remains that way to this very day).

With regard to the matter that you and I discussed, the Lord is the witness between us forever!”

So Achish trusted David, thinking to himself, “He is really hated among his own people in Israel! From now on he will be my servant.”

He will build a house for my name, and I will make his dynasty permanent.

He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!”

But King Solomon will be empowered and David’s dynasty will endure permanently before the Lord.”

He will build me a house, and I will make his dynasty permanent.

I will put him in permanent charge of my house and my kingdom; his dynasty will be permanent.”’”

He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever.”

He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!

Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!

Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

For God, our God, is our defender forever! He guides us!

But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I continually trust in God’s loyal love.

May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves. (Selah)

A well-written song by Ethan the Ezrachite. I will sing continually about the Lord’s faithful deeds; to future generations I will proclaim your faithfulness.

For I say, “Loyal love is permanently established; in the skies you set up your faithfulness.”