Psalm 89:5
ESV
Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!
NIV
The heavens praise your wonders, Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.
NASB
The heavens will praise Your wonders, Lord; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
CSB
Lord, the heavens praise your wonders — your faithfulness also— in the assembly of the holy ones.
NLT
All heaven will praise your great wonders, Lord; myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness.
KJV
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
NKJV
And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.
What does Psalm 89:5 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 89, verse-level content coming soon!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.
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.
