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You promised it to David with a faithful pledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Lord, where is your steadfast love of old, which by your faithfulness you swore to David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Where, O Lord, is Your loving devotion of old, which You faithfully swore to David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Lord, where <i>are</i> thy former lovingkindnesses, <i>which</i> thou swarest unto David in thy truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Lord, where <i>are</i> Your former lovingkindnesses, <i>Which</i> You swore to David in Your truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Where are Your former acts of favor, Lord, <i>Which</i> You swore to David in Your faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Where are Your former lovingkindnesses, O Lord, Which You swore to David in Your faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Where are Thy former lovingkindnesses, O Lord, Which Thou didst swear to David in Thy faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Where are Your former lovingkindnesses, O Lord, Which You swore to David in Your faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O Lord, where are Your former lovingkindnesses [so abundant in the days of David and Solomon], Which You swore to David in Your faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lord, where are the former acts of your faithful love that you swore to David in your faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lord, where are the former acts of Your faithful love that You swore to David in Your faithfulness? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, Which thou swarest unto David in thy faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our Lord, where is the love you have always shown and that you promised so faithfully to David? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Lord, where are thy former mercies, which thou swarest unto David in thy faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Where is the evidence of your mercy, Lord? You swore an oath to David on [the basis of] your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Lord, where are the former proofs of your love? Where are the promises you made to David? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Where is your gracious love of old, Lord, that in your faithfulness you promised to David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Where, O Lord, is Your loving devotion of old, which You faithfully swore to David?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Where are your earlier faithful deeds, O Lord, the ones performed in accordance with your reliable oath to David? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Lord, where are your former loving kindnesses, which you swore to David in your faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Lord, where are thy former loving-kindnesses, which thou didst swear to David in thy truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Lord, where are your former loving kindnesses, which you swore to David in your faithfulness? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Where [are] Your former kindnesses, O Lord, "" [Which] You have sworn to David in Your faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Where are Thy former kindnesses, O Lord. Thou hast sworn to David in Thy faithfulness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Where thy former mercies, O Jehovah, thou didst sware to David in thy faithfulness?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Lord, where are thy ancient mercies, according to what thou didst swear to David in thy truth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:50>O Lord, where are your mercies of antiquity, just as you swore to David in your truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Where are your former mercies, Lord, that you swore to David in your faithfulness? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Lord, where is your steadfast love of old, which by your faithfulness you swore to David?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />LORD, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou didst swear to David in thy truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Where are your former favors, LORD JEHOVAH, that you have sworn to David in faithfulness?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Where are Thy former mercies, O Lord, Which Thou didst swear unto David in Thy faithfulness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Where are thine ancient mercies, O Lord, which thou swarest to David in thy truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-49.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=11371" 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">48</span>What man can live and never see death? Can he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah <span class="reftext">49</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/346.htm" title="346: ’ay·yêh (Interrog) -- Where?. Prolonged from 'ay; where?.">Where,</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">O Lord,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥă·sā·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">is Your loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·nîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">of old,</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: be·’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">which You faithfully</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: niš·ba‘·tā (V-Nifal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">swore</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">to David?</a> </span><span class="reftext">50</span>Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants, which I bear in my heart from so many people—…<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="/isaiah/40-27.htm">Isaiah 40:27-31</a></span><br />Why do you say, O Jacob, and why do you assert, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and my claim is ignored by my God”? / Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. / He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-31.htm">Lamentations 3:31-33</a></span><br />For the Lord will not cast us off forever. / Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">2 Samuel 7:15-16</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">1 Chronicles 17:13-14</a></span><br />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. / But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-20.htm">Jeremiah 33:20-21</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a></span><br />For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Romans 11:29</a></span><br />For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a></span><br />Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">1 Peter 1:25</a></span><br />but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-56.htm">1 Kings 8:56</a></span><br />“Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-32.htm">Nehemiah 9:32</a></span><br />So now, our God, the great and mighty and awesome God who keeps His gracious covenant, do not view lightly all the hardship that has come upon us, and upon our kings and leaders, our priests and prophets, our ancestors and all Your people, from the days of the kings of Assyria until today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-20.htm">Micah 7:20</a></span><br />You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Lord, where are your former loving kindnesses, which you swore to David in your truth?</p><p class="hdg">where</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-9.htm">Psalm 77:9,10</a></b></br> Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Isaiah 63:7-15</a></b></br> I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, <i>and</i> the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses… </p><p class="hdg">thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3,4,35</a></b></br> I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-5.htm">Psalm 54:5</a></b></br> He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11,12</a></b></br> The LORD hath sworn <i>in</i> truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">es</a> <a href="/psalms/89-33.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/89-33.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/79-8.htm">Former</a> <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/25-6.htm">Kindnesses</a> <a href="/psalms/89-33.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/89-33.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/psalms/89-33.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-17.htm">Swarest</a> <a href="/psalms/63-11.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/89-8.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-11.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/luke/2-12.htm">es</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-23.htm">Former</a> <a href="/psalms/90-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">Kindnesses</a> <a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/90-14.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/103-4.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/psalms/95-11.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/psalms/90-14.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/exodus/32-13.htm">Swarest</a> <a href="/psalms/102-8.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/psalms/95-11.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/psalms/102-8.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/92-2.htm">Unchanging</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'; 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The psalmist is invoking the memory of God's covenantal faithfulness, which is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. The term "loving devotion" is often translated as "chesed" in Hebrew, indicating God's loyal love and kindness. This plea is reminiscent of the Israelites' frequent calls for God to remember His past acts of deliverance, such as the Exodus from Egypt. It underscores the belief in a God who is both personal and relational, one who has historically intervened on behalf of His people.<p><b>which You faithfully swore to David</b><br>This part of the verse refers to the Davidic Covenant, a pivotal promise found in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>, where God assures David that his lineage will endure forever and that his throne will be established eternally. This covenant is foundational for understanding the messianic hope in the Old Testament, as it sets the stage for the coming of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David in the New Testament (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>). The psalmist's reference to this oath highlights a tension between the current reality and the divine promise, a common theme in the Psalms where the faithful wrestle with God's timing and fulfillment of His promises. This longing for the fulfillment of God's promise to David also points to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who establishes an eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist (Ethan the Ezrahite)</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89</a>, who is expressing a lament and questioning God's faithfulness in light of current circumstances.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The recipient of God's covenant promises, which included the assurance of an everlasting dynasty and God's steadfast love.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_covenant.htm">God's Covenant</a></b><br>The divine promise made to David, emphasizing God's loving devotion and faithfulness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation that is experiencing turmoil and questioning the fulfillment of God's promises.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_davidic_covenant.htm">The Davidic Covenant</a></b><br>The specific promise God made to David, ensuring that his lineage would endure forever.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_faithfulness.htm">Understanding God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's faithfulness is unchanging, even when circumstances seem contrary. Trust in His promises, as they are rooted in His unchanging nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_lament_in_faith.htm">The Role of Lament in Faith</a></b><br>Lament is a valid expression of faith. It allows believers to bring their doubts and questions before God, seeking understanding and reassurance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_covenant.htm">The Importance of Covenant</a></b><br>God's covenants are foundational to understanding His relationship with His people. Reflect on how the New Covenant through Christ fulfills and extends these promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promises.htm">Hope in God's Promises</a></b><br>Even when God's promises seem delayed, believers are called to hope and trust in His ultimate plan and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_past_faithfulness.htm">Reflecting on God's Past Faithfulness</a></b><br>Remembering God's past acts of faithfulness can strengthen our trust in His future promises.<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/where's_proof_of_god's_unchanging_love.htm">Where is the evidence of God’s unchanging love, as questioned in Psalm 89:49, considering the apparent abandonment of David’s dynasty and Israel’s subsequent struggles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_events_are_in_wars_of_the_lord.htm">Why did Elijah write to King Jehoram?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_christians_get_the_beast's_mark_unknowingly.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 27:4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_claim_full_integrity.htm">(Psalm 26:1) How can David claim complete integrity when other scriptures say no one is without sin?</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 49.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lord, where are thy former loving kindnesses?</span> or, "thy ancient mercies," those "sure mercies of David," whereof Isaiah spoke (ch. Iv. 3). <span class="cmt_word">Which thou swarest unto David in thy truth</span> (comp. ver. 35 and <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-49.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">Where,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַיֵּ֤ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’ay·yêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_346.htm">Strong's 346: </a> </span><span class="str2">Where?</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O Lord,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] Your loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲסָדֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·sā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of old,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִאשֹׁנִ֥ים ׀</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">which You swore</span><br /><span class="heb">נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(niš·ba‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">steadfastly</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּאֱמוּנָתֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(be·’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to David?</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝דָוִ֗ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-49.htm">Psalm 89:49 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-49.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:49 Lord where are your former loving kindnesses (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-48.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:48"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:48" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-50.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:50"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:50" /></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>