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Psalm 89:4
ESV ‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.’" Selah
NIV ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’ "
NASB I will establish your descendants forever And build up your throne to all generations.' Selah
CSB ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’" Selah
NLT ‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever; they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’' Interlude
KJV Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
NKJV ‘Your seed I will establish forever, And build up your throne to all generations.’ ” Selah

What does Psalm 89:4 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 89, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 89:1–18 praises the Lord for unfailing love and faithfulness. He is also praised for making a covenant with David (2 Samuel 7:11–16). This is a sign of God's power and graciousness. Also impressive are the Lord's acts of sovereign power. Those who side with the Lord God are blessed for siding with Him.
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Chapter Summary
This psalm is not directly connected to other events in Scripture; it might be associated with the Babylonian captivity (2 Kings 24:10–16) or the Egyptian raid against Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:25–28). The psalmist begins by praising God for His loyal love. It applauds His covenant with David. However, this turns to grief over apparent defeats and humiliations. The psalm ends with a plea for the Lord to remember His promises and reverse Israel's fortunes.
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