Psalms 89:52
“Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.”
Psalms 89:52 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Blessed be the Lord for evermore. So be it. So be it.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Blessed be Jehovah for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
- DARBYDarby
- Blessed be Jehovah for evermore! Amen, and Amen.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Blessed be Yahweh forevermore. Amen, and Amen. BOOK IV A Prayer by Moses, the man of God.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Blessed is Jehovah to the age. Amen, and amen!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Blessed be the Lord forever. Amen and Amen. ###
Context: Psalms 89
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.