1. oratio Mosi hominis Dei Domine refugium tu factus es nobis in generatione et generatione
2. priusquam montes fierent et formaretur terra et orbis a sæculo usque in sæculum tu es Deus
3. ne avertas hominem in humilitatem et dixisti convertimini filii hominum
4. quoniam mille anni ante oculos tuos tamquam dies hesterna quæ præteriit et custodia in nocte
5. quæ pro nihilo habentur eorum anni erunt
6. mane sicut herba transeat mane floreat et transeat vespere decidat induret et arescat
7. quia defecimus in ira tua et in furore tuo turbati sumus
8. posuisti iniquitates nostras in conspectu tuo sæculum nostrum in inluminatione vultus tui
9. quoniam omnes dies nostri defecerunt in ira tua defecimus anni nostri sicut aranea meditabantur
10. dies annorum nostrorum in ipsis septuaginta anni si autem in potentatibus octoginta anni et amplius eorum labor et dolor quoniam supervenit mansuetudo et corripiemur
11. quis novit potestatem iræ tuæ et præ timore tuo iram tuam
12. dinumerare dexteram tuam sic notam fac et conpeditos corde in sapientia
13. convertere Domine usquequo et deprecabilis esto super servos tuos
14. repleti sumus mane misericordia tua et exultavimus et delectati sumus in omnibus diebus nostris
15. lætati sumus pro diebus quibus nos humiliasti annis quibus vidimus mala
16. et respice in servos tuos et in opera tua et dirige filios eorum
17. et sit splendor Domini Dei nostri super nos et opera manuum nostrarum dirige super nos et opus manuum nostrarum dirige
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 Liber Psalmorum, 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)
