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Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />‘Your seed I will establish forever, And build up your throne to all generations.’ ” Selah</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will establish your descendants forever And build up your throne to all generations.” Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I will establish your seed forever And build up your throne to all generations.&#8221 Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I will establish your seed forever, And build up your throne to all generations.” Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I will establish your seed forever And build up your throne from generation to generation.” Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will establish your seed forever And I will build up your throne for all generations.” Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’ ” Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.&#8217&#8221 Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thy seed will I establish for ever, And build up thy throne to all generations. [Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David, one of your descendants will always be king." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />'I will make your dynasty continue forever. I built your throne to last throughout every generation.' " [Selah]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />'A descendant of yours will always be king; I will preserve your dynasty forever.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"I will establish your dynasty forever, and I will lift up one who will build your throne from generation to generation." Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.?? Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will give you an eternal dynasty and establish your throne throughout future generations.'" (Selah) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />'I will establish your offspring forever, and build up your throne for all generations.'" Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build up your throne to all generations.’” Selah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Even for all time I establish your seed, "" And have built your throne to generation and generation.” Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Even to the age do I establish thy seed, And have built to generation and generation thy throne. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Even to forever I will prepare thy seed, and I built up to generation and generation thy throne, Silence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thy seed will I settle for ever. And I will build up thy throne unto generation and generation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:5>I will prepare your offspring, even in eternity. And I will build up your throne, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will make your dynasty stand forever and establish your throne through all ages.” <i>Selah</i> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />‘I will establish your descendants forever, and build your throne for all generations.’” Selah<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thy offspring will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall establish your seed for eternity and I shall build your throne for a generation of generations.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For ever will I establish thy seed, And build up thy throne to all generations.' Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I will establish thy seed for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Pause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11060" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">I Will Sing of His Love Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: ’ā·ḵîn (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">‘I will establish</a> <a href="/hebrew/2233.htm" title="2233: zar·‘e·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity.">your offspring</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">forever</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: ū·ḇā·nî·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">and build up</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·’ă·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">your throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: lə·ḏōr- (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">for all generations.’”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: wā·ḏō·wr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-14</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">2 Samuel 23:5</a></span><br />Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">1 Kings 9:5</a></span><br />then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a></span><br />Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-17.htm">Jeremiah 33:17</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-10.htm">1 Chronicles 22:10</a></span><br />He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-7.htm">1 Chronicles 28:7</a></span><br />I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a></span><br />He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30</a></span><br />But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a></span><br />regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Revelation 22:16</a></span><br />“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8</a></span><br />But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-69.htm">Luke 1:69</a></span><br />He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your seed will I establish for ever, and build up your throne to all generations. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1,29,36</a></b></br> Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17</a></b></br> His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and <i>men</i> shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-12.htm">Psalm 132:12</a></b></br> If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-2.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/69-35.htm">Build</a> <a href="/psalms/83-8.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/psalms/89-2.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/psalms/89-2.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/psalms/89-2.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Line</a> <a href="/psalms/69-36.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/psalms/88-10.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/89-2.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/89-28.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/102-16.htm">Build</a> <a href="/psalms/89-29.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/psalms/89-29.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/psalms/89-28.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/psalms/89-28.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/90-1.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/psalms/90-1.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/psalms/89-29.htm">Line</a> <a href="/psalms/89-29.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/psalms/89-37.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/89-8.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 89</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">The psalmist praises God for his covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">For his wonderful power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">For the care of his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">For his favor to the kingdom of David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Then complaining of contrary events</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-46.htm">He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/89.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/89.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will establish your offspring forever</b><br>This phrase reflects God's covenant promise to David, ensuring the continuity of his lineage. This promise is rooted in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>, where God assures David that his descendants will rule perpetually. The term "offspring" signifies not only David's immediate descendants but also points prophetically to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>). The concept of an eternal dynasty was significant in the ancient Near Eastern context, where kingship was often seen as divinely sanctioned. This promise underscores God's faithfulness and the unbreakable nature of His covenants.<p><b>and build up your throne for all generations.</b><br>The "throne" symbolizes royal authority and governance. In the historical context, a stable throne was crucial for national security and prosperity. This assurance of an enduring throne is a direct reference to the Davidic Covenant, emphasizing that David's royal line would not only continue but be divinely supported. This promise finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, whose kingdom is described as everlasting (<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>). The phrase "for all generations" highlights the perpetual nature of this promise, transcending temporal limitations and pointing to the eternal reign of Christ.<p><b>Selah</b><br>The term "Selah" is often found in the Psalms and is thought to be a musical or liturgical marker, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or emphasis. It invites the reader or listener to contemplate the significance of the preceding statements. In this context, it serves as a moment to reflect on the magnitude of God's promise to David and its implications for the future, encouraging meditation on the faithfulness and sovereignty of God in fulfilling His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The psalm is a reflection on God's covenant with David, promising that his lineage and throne will endure forever.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ethan_the_ezrahite.htm">Ethan the Ezrahite</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, Ethan was a wise man during Solomon's time, known for his wisdom and musical contributions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the promises of God were given, including the Davidic covenant, which is central to this psalm.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_covenant.htm">God's Covenant</a></b><br>The divine promise made to David, ensuring the perpetuity of his dynasty and the establishment of his throne.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/messiah.htm">Messiah</a></b><br>The ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic covenant, pointing to Jesus Christ, who is from the line of David and whose kingdom is eternal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_faithfulness_of_god.htm">The Faithfulness of God</a></b><br>God's promises are sure and steadfast. Just as He kept His covenant with David, He will fulfill His promises to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_kingdom.htm">The Eternal Kingdom</a></b><br>The promise of an everlasting throne points to the eternal reign of Christ. Believers can find hope and assurance in His unending kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_impact.htm">Generational Impact</a></b><br>God's promises often extend beyond the immediate recipient to future generations. Our faithfulness today can impact generations to come.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/messianic_fulfillment.htm">Messianic Fulfillment</a></b><br>Understanding Jesus as the fulfillment of the Davidic covenant enriches our appreciation of His role as King and Savior.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>The fulfillment of God's promises may not be immediate, but they are certain. We are called to trust in His perfect timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_89.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_messianic_prophecies.htm">What are Messianic prophecies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_110_2_with_history.htm">How should we reconcile the promise of perpetual dominion in Psalm 110:2 with historical records showing neither David nor his successors ever ruled all nations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_11_4_fit_with_space_travel.htm">If Psalm 11:4 says God's throne is in heaven, how does this align with modern understanding of the cosmos and space travel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ps_61_6-7_conflict_with_david's_fall.htm">Does the promise of an everlasting throne (Ps 61:6-7) conflict with the later downfall of David's dynasty in historical accounts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thy seed will I establish forever</span> (see <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12, 13</a>; Psalm 130:12). <span class="cmt_word">And build up thy throne to all generations.</span> The promises to David were not fulfilled in the letter. After Zerubbabel, no prince of the Davidic house sat on the throne of David, or had temporal sway over Israel. The descendants of David sank into obscurity, and so remained for five centuries. Still, however, God's faithfulness was sure. In Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, the true King of the <span class="accented">everlasting</span> kingdom was raised up - every pledge made to David was fulfilled. "Messiah the Prince," eternal King of an eternal kingdom, appeared as the true "Seed' intended, and began his spiritual reign over the spiritual Israel, which still continues, and will continue forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">‘I will establish</span><br /><span class="heb">אָכִ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḵîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your offspring</span><br /><span class="heb">זַרְעֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(zar·‘e·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and build up</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָנִ֨יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·nî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your throne</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּסְאֲךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(kis·’ă·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seat of honor, throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for all generations.’”</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדֹר־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏōr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Selah</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶֽלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(se·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suspension, pause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:4 I will establish your seed forever (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>