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 · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I 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) · 1752

For a thousand years in thy sight are as yesterday, which is past. And as a watch in the night,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne from generation to generation. Selah.

Context

v.3I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant:

v.4This passage

v.5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah; Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

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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