시편 Chapter 89

Translation: ESV

1

I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

Key Message

Singing of God's steadfast love and faithfulness is the calling of the covenant people.

▸This maskil of Ethan contains the tension between deep trust in the Davidic covenant and real suffering.

This maskil of Ethan contains the tension between deep trust in the Davidic covenant and real suffering. It begins with the declaration to sing forever of the LORD's steadfast love (hesed) and his faithfulness (emunah). These two attributes are the foundation of the covenant.

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They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
3

You have said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:

Key Message

The Davidic covenant is an eternal covenant based on God's election and promise.

▸The covenant God made with David is directly quoted.

19

Of old you spoke in a vision to your godly one, and said: "I have granted help to one who is mighty; I have exalted one chosen from the people."

Key Message

God's election follows not human standards but God's sovereign plan.

▸God's election of David is recalled.

46

How long, O LORD? Will you hide yourself forever? How long will your wrath burn like fire?

Key Message

Honestly bringing before God the tension between God's promises and the pain of reality is an expression of faith.

▸The gap between the covenant's promise and the real suffering is cried out.

52

Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and Amen.

Key Message

Praising God even in crisis and lament is the covenant people's final response.

▸This psalm does not end in lament but concludes with praise.