Psalm 89:4
New International Version
I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’”

New Living Translation
‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever; they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’” Interlude

English Standard Version
‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.’” Selah

Berean Standard Bible
‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

King James Bible
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

New King James Version
‘Your seed I will establish forever, And build up your throne to all generations.’ ” Selah

New American Standard Bible
I will establish your descendants forever And build up your throne to all generations.” Selah

NASB 1995
I will establish your seed forever And build up your throne to all generations.” Selah.

NASB 1977
I will establish your seed forever, And build up your throne to all generations.” Selah.

Legacy Standard Bible
I will establish your seed forever And build up your throne from generation to generation.” Selah.

Amplified Bible
I will establish your seed forever And I will build up your throne for all generations.” Selah.

Christian Standard Bible
‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’ ” Selah

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

American Standard Version
Thy seed will I establish for ever, And build up thy throne to all generations. [Selah

Contemporary English Version
David, one of your descendants will always be king."

English Revised Version
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah

GOD'S WORD® Translation
'I will make your dynasty continue forever. I built your throne to last throughout every generation.' " [Selah]

Good News Translation
'A descendant of yours will always be king; I will preserve your dynasty forever.'"

International Standard Version
"I will establish your dynasty forever, and I will lift up one who will build your throne from generation to generation." Interlude

Majority Standard Bible
‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

NET Bible
I will give you an eternal dynasty and establish your throne throughout future generations.'" (Selah)

New Heart English Bible
'I will establish your offspring forever, and build up your throne for all generations.'" Selah.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

World English Bible
‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build up your throne to all generations.’” Selah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Even for all time I establish your seed, "" And have built your throne to generation and generation.” Selah.

Young's Literal Translation
'Even to the age do I establish thy seed, And have built to generation and generation thy throne. Selah.

Smith's Literal Translation
Even to forever I will prepare thy seed, and I built up to generation and generation thy throne, Silence.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thy seed will I settle for ever. And I will build up thy throne unto generation and generation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will prepare your offspring, even in eternity. And I will build up your throne, from generation to generation.

New American Bible
I will make your dynasty stand forever and establish your throne through all ages.” Selah

New Revised Standard Version
‘I will establish your descendants forever, and build your throne for all generations.’” Selah
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thy offspring will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall establish your seed for eternity and I shall build your throne for a generation of generations.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For ever will I establish thy seed, And build up thy throne to all generations.' Selah

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will establish thy seed for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Pause.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Sing of His Love Forever
3You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: 4‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah 5The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

2 Samuel 23:5
Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?

1 Kings 9:5
then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Jeremiah 33:17
For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,

1 Chronicles 22:10
He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

1 Chronicles 28:7
I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Acts 2:30
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

Hebrews 1:8
But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Luke 1:69
He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,


Treasury of Scripture

Your seed will I establish for ever, and build up your throne to all generations. Selah.

Psalm 89:1,29,36
Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations…

Psalm 72:17
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.

Psalm 132:12
If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

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Psalm 89
1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant
5. For his wonderful power
15. For the care of his church
19. For his favor to the kingdom of David
38. Then complaining of contrary events
46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.














I will establish
The phrase "I will establish" in Hebrew is "אֲכִינָה" (akhinah), which conveys a sense of setting up, making firm, or founding something with permanence. In the context of Psalm 89, this reflects God's sovereign power and unchanging nature. The promise of establishment is not just a temporary arrangement but a divine assurance of stability and continuity. This speaks to the faithfulness of God, who, unlike human rulers, does not waver or change His mind. The use of "establish" here is a reminder of God's eternal covenant with David, which is a cornerstone of biblical history and prophecy.

your offspring
The term "offspring" in Hebrew is "זַרְעֲךָ" (zar'acha), which refers to seed, descendants, or progeny. This word is rich with covenantal significance, as it ties back to God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding their descendants. In the Davidic context, it points to the lineage of David, through which the Messiah would come. The promise of offspring is not merely about biological descendants but carries a spiritual dimension, indicating a continuation of God's covenantal blessings and purposes through the generations.

forever
The word "forever" in Hebrew is "עַד־עוֹלָם" (ad-olam), meaning perpetuity or eternity. This term emphasizes the eternal nature of God's promises. In the biblical narrative, "forever" is often used to describe God's unending faithfulness and the everlasting nature of His covenants. The use of "forever" in this verse assures believers of the unbreakable and eternal nature of God's commitment to His people, highlighting the divine plan that transcends time and human history.

and build up
The phrase "and build up" in Hebrew is "וּבָנִיתִי" (u'vaniti), which implies constructing, establishing, or fortifying. This suggests not only the creation of something new but also the strengthening and enhancement of what already exists. In the context of God's promise to David, it indicates the growth and fortification of his dynasty. The imagery of building up conveys a sense of progress and development, reflecting God's active role in shaping history according to His divine purposes.

your throne
The term "throne" in Hebrew is "כִּסְאֲךָ" (kise'acha), symbolizing authority, kingship, and governance. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a throne was a powerful symbol of a ruler's legitimacy and power. For David, the throne represents not just his personal reign but the enduring dynasty that God promised him. The throne is a central theme in messianic prophecies, pointing ultimately to the reign of Christ, the King of Kings, whose kingdom is eternal and unshakeable.

for all generations
The phrase "for all generations" in Hebrew is "לְדֹר וָדֹר" (le'dor va'dor), meaning from generation to generation. This expression underscores the continuity and perpetuity of God's promises. It reassures believers that God's covenantal faithfulness is not limited to a single era but extends throughout all of history. This phrase invites reflection on the enduring impact of God's promises, encouraging believers to trust in His faithfulness across the ages and to see themselves as part of a larger, divine narrative that spans generations.

Verse 4. - Thy seed will I establish forever (see 2 Samuel 7:12, 13; Psalm 130:12). And build up thy throne to all generations. The promises to David were not fulfilled in the letter. After Zerubbabel, no prince of the Davidic house sat on the throne of David, or had temporal sway over Israel. The descendants of David sank into obscurity, and so remained for five centuries. Still, however, God's faithfulness was sure. In Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, the true King of the everlasting kingdom was raised up - every pledge made to David was fulfilled. "Messiah the Prince," eternal King of an eternal kingdom, appeared as the true "Seed' intended, and began his spiritual reign over the spiritual Israel, which still continues, and will continue forever.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
‘I will establish
אָכִ֣ין (’ā·ḵîn)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

your offspring
זַרְעֶ֑ךָ (zar·‘e·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

forever
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

and build up
וּבָנִ֨יתִי (ū·ḇā·nî·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1129: To build

your throne
כִּסְאֲךָ֣ (kis·’ă·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne

for all generations.’”
לְדֹר־ (lə·ḏōr-)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling

Selah
סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh)
Interjection
Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause


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