Psalms 89:27
“Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.”
Psalms 89:27 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I will make him my firstborn, high above the kings of the earth.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I also will make him my first-born, The highest of the kings of the earth.
- DARBYDarby
- And as to me, I will make him firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I also first-born do appoint him, Highest of the kings of the earth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will make him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
Context: Psalms 89
25I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.
26He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
27Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
28My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
29His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
About Psalms 89: A Lament for God's Unfulfilled Promises
Psalm 89 is a lamentation of the psalmist regarding God's unfulfilled promises to the Davidic dynasty. The psalmist struggles with the apparent contradiction of God's promise of an eternal covenant with David and the current state of exile and loss of their homeland.
Commentary
This psalm is a powerful and emotional expression of the psalmist's faith and struggle with the challenges of life. The psalmist's lamentation can resonate with everyone who has struggled with the seemingly unfulfilled promises of God. The psalmist's emotional honesty and willingness to express their doubts and confusion invites the reader to examine their own faith journey. The psalm ultimately ends with a plea for God to remember his covenant with David and to restore his people. This serves as a reminder that even in the face of doubt and uncertainty, we can hold onto the hope of God's promises and trust that he will fulfill them in his own timing.