1. proseuch tou mwush anqrwpou tou qeou kurie katafugh egenhqhV hmin en genea kai genea
2. pro tou orh genhqhnai kai plasqhnai thn ghn kai thn oikoumenhn kai apo tou aiwnoV ewV tou aiwnoV su ei
3. mh apostreyhV anqrwpon eiV tapeinwsin kai eipaV epistreyate uioi anqrwpwn
4. oti cilia eth en ofqalmoiV sou wV h hmera h ecqeV htiV dihlqen kai fulakh en nukti
5. ta exoudenwmata autwn eth esontai to prwi wsei cloh parelqoi
6. to prwi anqhsai kai parelqoi to esperaV apopesoi sklhrunqeih kai xhranqeih
7. oti exelipomen en th orgh sou kai en tw qumw sou etaracqhmen
8. eqou taV anomiaV hmwn enwpion sou o aiwn hmwn eiV fwtismon tou proswpou sou
9. oti pasai ai hmerai hmwn exelipon kai en th orgh sou exelipomen ta eth hmwn wV aracnhn emeletwn
10. ai hmerai twn etwn hmwn en autoiV ebdomhkonta eth ean de en dunasteiaiV ogdohkonta eth kai to pleion autwn kopoV kai ponoV oti ephlqen prauthV ef' hmaV kai paideuqhsomeqa
11. tiV ginwskei to kratoV thV orghV sou kai apo tou fobou sou ton qumon sou
12. exariqmhsasqai thn dexian sou outwV gnwrison kai touV pepedhmenouV th kardia en sofia
13. epistreyon kurie ewV pote kai paraklhqhti epi toiV douloiV sou
14. eneplhsqhmen to prwi tou eleouV sou kai hgalliasameqa kai eufranqhmen en pasaiV taiV hmeraiV hmwn
15. eufranqhmen anq' wn hmerwn etapeinwsaV hmaV etwn wn eidomen kaka
16. kai ide epi touV doulouV sou kai ta erga sou kai odhghson touV uiouV autwn
17. kai estw h lamprothV kuriou tou qeou hmwn ef' hmaV kai ta erga twn ceirwn hmwn kateuqunon ef' hmaV
Footnotes:
89:1-4 - This psalm celebrates God's faithfulness and His covenant with David, emphasizing that His love and faithfulness are eternal. The promise to establish David's throne forever points to the messianic kingdom of Christ (see also 2 Samuel 7:12-16 and Luke 1:32-33).
89:5-8 - The heavens praise the wonders of God, and His greatness is exalted above all the heavenly beings. This passage reinforces God's sovereignty over all the forces of the universe (see also Psalm 19:1 and Isaiah 40:25-26).
89:9-13 - God is described as the Lord of storms and seas, showing His power over creation. This power reflects His dominion over chaos and evil (see also Job 38:8-11 and Mark 4:39-41).
89:14-18 - Justice and righteousness are the foundation of God's throne. The blessing of those who live in the light of God's presence is emphasized, highlighting God's favor and protection (see also Psalm 33:5 and Matthew 5:8).
89:19-29 - God recalls His covenant with David, promising that His descendant will have an eternal kingdom. This promise is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the descendant of David who reigns forever (see also Isaiah 9:7 and Acts 13:22-23).
Verses related to Salmos, 89:
Psalm 89 exalts God's faithfulness to the Davidic covenant. How to reconcile God's promises with difficult realities? This extensive psalm begins by celebrating God's love and faithfulness, reaffirming His promises to David. However, the tone changes to lamentation in the face of apparent defeat. The text addresses topics such as God's sovereignty, His eternal covenant and the tension between faith and adverse circumstances. Psalm 89 teaches how to maintain trust in God even in times of doubt. Consider with us five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of this complex psalm.
2 Samuel 7:12-13: "When your days are completed and you rest with your ancestors, I will choose one of your sons to succeed you, one who is your own son, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a temple in honor of my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." - This promise to David is the basis for the covenant mentioned in Psalm 89.
Isaiah 55:3: "Give ear and come to me; hear me, so that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithfulness promised to David." - It refers to the Davidic covenant, the central theme of Psalm 89.
Luke 1:32-33: "He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the people of Jacob forever; his Kingdom will never end." - It presents Jesus as the final fulfillment of the Davidic promise mentioned in Psalm 89.
Acts 13:22: "After rejecting Saul, he raised up David as king for them, about whom he testified: 'I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do whatever is my will.'" - It echoes David's divine choice mentioned in Psalm 89:20.
Jeremiah 33:20-21: "This is what the Lord says: 'If you can break my covenant with the day and my covenant with the night, so that day and night do not come at their own times, only then can my covenant with David be broken, my servant'." - It reaffirms the permanence of the Davidic covenant, the central theme of Psalm 89.
FAQ:
What does the psalmist extol at the beginning of Psalm 89?
The psalmist extols God's faithfulness and greatness, especially His covenant with David, proclaiming His goodness and everlasting loyalty. (Psalm 89:1-4)
What does God's covenant with David mean?
God’s covenant with David means that God promised faithfulness and protection to King David and his descendants forever. (Psalm 89:3-4, 35-37)
How does the psalmist deal with God's apparent absence?
The psalmist expresses his perplexity at God's lack of answers, but reaffirms his confidence in His faithfulness. (Psalm 89:38-52)
What is the psalmist's view of God's reign?
The psalmist sees God's reign as eternal, invincible, and based on righteousness and truth, with the Lord being over all creation. (Psalm 89:5-18)
What does Psalm 89 teach about trusting in God's promises?
It teaches that, despite difficulties, we must trust in God's promises, for He is faithful and His word never fails. (Psalm 89:33-37)
