Psalms 89:4
What does Psalms 89:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 89:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thy seed will I establish for ever, And build up thy throne to all generations. [Selah
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thy seed will I establish for ever, And build up thy throne to all generations. [Selah
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I will make your seed go on for ever, your kingdom will be strong through all generations. (Selah.)
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`Even to the age do I establish thy seed, And have built to generation and generation thy throne. Selah.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For a thousand years in thy sight are as yesterday, which is past. And as a watch in the night,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne from generation to generation. Selah.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 1:32
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
- Romans 1:3
concerning his Son, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh,
- Psalms 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 happy.
- Luke 20:41
And he said unto them, How say they that the Christ is David’s son?
- 1 Chronicles 17:10
and as from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel; and I will subdue all thine enemies. Moreover I tell thee that Jehovah will build thee a house.
- Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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