89:25 I will place his hand over the sea,
his right hand over the rivers. 1
89:36 His dynasty will last forever. 2
His throne will endure before me, like the sun, 3
1 tn Some identify “the sea” as the Mediterranean and “the rivers” as the Euphrates and its tributaries. However, it is more likely that “the sea” and “the rivers” are symbols for hostile powers that oppose God and the king (see v. 9, as well as Ps 93:3-4).
2 tn Heb “his offspring forever will be.”
3 tn Heb “and his throne like the sun before me.”