Psalms 89:3

89:3 The Lord said, ¹ 

“I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant:

Psalms 89:28

89:28 I will always extend my loyal love to him,

and my covenant with him is secure. ² 

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¹ tn The words “the Lord said” are supplied in the translation for clarification. It is clear that the words of vv. 3-4 are spoken by the Lord, in contrast to vv. 1-2, which are spoken by the psalmist.

² tn Heb “forever I will keep for him my loyal love and will make my covenant secure for him.”