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I will sing of the LORD&#8217s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. <a href="/nlt/psalms/89.htm">New Living Translation</a> I will sing of the LORD’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness. <a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a> I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. <a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a> A Contemplation of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the graciousness of the LORD forever; To all generations I will make Your faithfulness known with my mouth. <a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a> A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the lovingkindness of the LORD forever; To all generations I will make known Your faithfulness with my mouth. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I Will sing of the lovingkindness of the LORD forever; To all generations I will make known Thy faithfulness with my mouth. <a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the lovingkindnesses of Yahweh forever; From generation to generation I will make known Your faithfulness with my mouth. <a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a> A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the goodness and lovingkindness of the LORD forever; With my mouth I will make known Your faithfulness from generation to generation. <a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. † I will sing about the LORD’s faithful love forever; I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations with my mouth. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing about the LORD&#8217s faithful love forever; I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations with my mouth. <a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a> Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the lovingkindness of Jehovah for ever: With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. <a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Our LORD, I will sing of your love forever. Everyone yet to be born will hear me praise your faithfulness. <a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [A [maskil] by Ethan the Ezrahite.] I will sing forever about the evidence of your mercy, O LORD. I will tell about your faithfulness to every generation. <a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a> O LORD, I will always sing of your constant love; I will proclaim your faithfulness forever. <a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a> I will sing forever about the gracious love of the LORD; from generation to generation I will declare your faithfulness with my mouth. <a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. <a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a> A well-written song by Ethan the Ezrachite. I will sing continually about the LORD's faithful deeds; to future generations I will proclaim your faithfulness. <a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [A contemplation by Ethan, the Ezrahite.] I will sing of the loving kindness of the LORD forever. With my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. <a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a> A contemplation by Ethan, the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever. With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> AN INSTRUCTION OF ETHAN THE EZRAHITE. Of the kind acts of YHWH, I sing for all time, "" From generation to generation I make known Your faithfulness with my mouth, <a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> An instruction, by Ethan the Ezrahite. Of the kind acts of Jehovah, to the age I sing, To all generations I make known Thy faithfulness with my mouth, <a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Of instruction to Ethan the Ezrahite. The mercies of Jehovah forever will I sing: to generation and generation will I make known thy faithfulness with my mouth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Of understanding, for Ethan the Ezrahite. The mercies of the Lord I will sing for ever. I will shew forth thy truth with my mouth to generation and generation. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 88:1>The understanding of Ethan the Ezrahite. <V 88:2>I will sing the mercies of the Lord in eternity. I will announce your truth with my mouth, from generation to generation. <a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a> A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. [2] I will sing of your mercy forever, LORD proclaim your faithfulness through all ages. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I will sing of your steadfast love, O LORD, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I WILL sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever; with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> I shall sing the grace of LORD JEHOVAH for eternity, and for a generation of generations I shall teach his faithfulness with my mouth,<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever; To all generations will I make known Thy faithfulness with my mouth. <a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> A Psalm of instruction for Aetham the Israelite. I will sing of thy mercies, O Lord, for ever: I will declare thy truth with my mouth to all generations. <a href="/parallel/psalms/89-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11032" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">I Will Sing of His Love Forever</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/4905.htm" title="4905: maś·kîl (N-ms) -- Instructive, a didactic poem. From sakal; instructive, i.e. A didactic poem.">A Maskil</a> <a href="/hebrew/387.htm" title="387: lə·’ê·ṯān (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Permanence, an Isr. name. The same as 'eythan; permanent; Ethan, the name of four Israelites.">of Ethan</a> <a href="/hebrew/250.htm" title="250: hā·’ez·rā·ḥî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Zerah. Patronymic from Chobab; an Ezrachite or descendant of Zerach.">the Ezrahite.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: ’ā·šî·rāh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing."> I will sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">of the loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: bə·p̄î (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">with my mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: ’ō·w·ḏî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf.h-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">I will proclaim</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: ’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">Your faithfulness</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.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: wā·ḏōr (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.">generations.</a> 2For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5</a> Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds. <a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Psalm 100:5</a> For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. <a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a> But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— <a href="/psalms/57-10.htm">Psalm 57:10</a> For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. <a href="/psalms/108-4.htm">Psalm 108:4</a> For Your loving devotion extends beyond the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. <a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Psalm 119:90</a> Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures. <a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a> Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions. <a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a> Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a> Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! <a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">2 Samuel 7:15-16</a> But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. / Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a> Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a> Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. <a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">1 Kings 8:23</a> and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a> Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known your faithfulness to all generations.A.<a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a> For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.<a href="/1_chronicles/2-6.htm">1 Chronicles 2:6</a> And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all.I will<a href="/psalms/86-12.htm">Psalm 86:12,13</a> I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore… <a href="/psalms/101-1.htm">Psalm 101:1</a> A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.<a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a> Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.with<a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Psalm 40:9,10</a> I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest… <a href="/psalms/71-8.htm">Psalm 71:8,15-19</a> Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day… thy faithfulness<a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Psalm 89:5,8,33,49</a> And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints… <a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5</a> Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.<a href="/psalms/92-2.htm">Psalm 92:2</a> To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,all generations.<a href="/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4</a> Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. 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This introduction identifies the psalm as a "Maskil," a term often understood as a contemplative or instructive poem. Ethan the Ezrahite is traditionally considered one of the wise men of Solomon's era, possibly linked to the Levitical musicians. His wisdom and musical role suggest a deep understanding of God's covenantal promises. The mention of Ethan connects this psalm to the wisdom literature and the Davidic covenant, as Ethan is also mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a> and <a href="/1_chronicles/2-6.htm">1 Chronicles 2:6</a>.I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; The psalmist's commitment to sing reflects a personal and communal act of worship, emphasizing the enduring nature of God's "loving devotion" or "chesed," a Hebrew term denoting steadfast love and covenantal loyalty. This phrase underscores the eternal aspect of God's love, which is a central theme throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the context of His covenant with Israel (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a>). The act of singing also highlights the importance of worship in Israelite culture, where music was a key component of temple worship.with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. The psalmist vows to verbally declare God's "faithfulness," a term that conveys reliability and trustworthiness, attributes of God that are foundational to His relationship with His people. This proclamation to "all generations" suggests a responsibility to pass down the knowledge of God's character and deeds, aligning with the biblical mandate to teach future generations (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>). The emphasis on oral proclamation reflects the oral tradition of ancient Israel, where stories and teachings were transmitted verbally. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament call to evangelism and the spreading of the Gospel, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ethan_the_ezrahite.htm">Ethan the Ezrahite</a> Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, Ethan was a wise man during the time of King Solomon. His wisdom is noted in <a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a>. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, whose loving devotion and faithfulness are central themes in this Psalm. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom the promises of God’s loving devotion and faithfulness were originally given, serving as the context for the Psalm. 4. <a href="/topical/g/generations.htm">Generations</a> The Psalmist emphasizes the transmission of God’s faithfulness across all generations, highlighting the enduring nature of God’s promises. 5. <a href="/topical/d/davidic_covenant.htm">Davidic Covenant</a> The backdrop of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, which reflects on God’s promises to David and his descendants, ensuring a perpetual dynasty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_praise.htm">The Importance of Praise</a> The Psalmist begins with a commitment to sing of the LORD’s loving devotion. This teaches us the importance of regularly praising God for His attributes and works. <a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_god's_faithfulness.htm">Proclaiming God’s Faithfulness</a> We are called to actively proclaim God’s faithfulness to others, ensuring that His deeds and character are known to all generations. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_loving_devotion.htm">Understanding God’s Loving Devotion</a> The Hebrew word for loving devotion, "chesed," implies a steadfast, covenantal love. Recognizing this helps us trust in God’s unchanging nature. <a href="/topical/g/generational_impact.htm">Generational Impact</a> Our testimony of God’s faithfulness can have a lasting impact on future generations, encouraging us to share our faith accounts with our children and community. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_promises.htm">Reflecting on God’s Promises</a> Reflecting on the promises God has made, such as those in the Davidic Covenant, strengthens our faith and assures us of His ongoing commitment to His people.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/89.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) I will sing.--This lyric purpose soon loses itself in a dirge.For ever.--The Hebrew ('olam) has properly neither the abstract idea of negation of time, nor the concrete (Christian) idea of eternity, but implies indefiniteness, and looks either backwards or forwards.With my mouth--i.e., aloud, or loudly.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-4 are introductory to the first section (vers. 1-37). They strike the keynote, which is, first, praise of God's faithfulness generally (vers. 1, 2), and secondly, praise of him in respect of the Davidical covenant (vers. 3, 4). Verse 1. - I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever. "Forever" is the emphatic phrase. The psalmist will commemorate God's mercies, not only when they are continuing, but always. With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations; literally, to generation and generation. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>A Maskil מַ֝שְׂכִּ֗יל (maś·kîl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4905.htm">Strong's 4905: </a> Instructive, a didactic poem of Ethan לְאֵיתָ֥ן (lə·’ê·ṯān) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_387.htm">Strong's 387: </a> Ethan -- 'permanence', an Israelite name the Ezrahite. הָֽאֶזְרָחִֽי׃ (hā·’ez·rā·ḥî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_250.htm">Strong's 250: </a> Ezrahite -- a descendant of Zerah I will sing אָשִׁ֑ירָה (’ā·šî·rāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> To sing of the LORD’s יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel loving devotion חַֽסְדֵ֣י (ḥas·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty forever; עוֹלָ֣ם (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always with my mouth בְּפִֽי׃ (bə·p̄î) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to I will proclaim אוֹדִ֖יעַ (’ō·w·ḏî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know Your faithfulness אֱמוּנָתְךָ֣ (’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity to all לְדֹ֥ר (lə·ḏōr) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling generations. וָדֹ֓ר ׀ (wā·ḏōr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:1 A contemplation by Ethan the Ezrahite (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/88-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 88:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 88:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:2" /></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>