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Psalm 89:1-18

A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

        I will sing of myour steadfast love, O LORD, forever;
        with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.
        I declare that your steadfast love is established forever;
        your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.
        You said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one,
        I have sworn to my servant David:
        'I will establish your descendants forever,
        and build your throne for all generations.'"
Selah

        Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD,
        your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.
        For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD?
        Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD,
        a God feared in the council of the holy ones,
        great and awesome above all that are around him?
        O LORD God of hosts,
        who is as mighty as you, O LORD?
        Your faithfulness surrounds you.
        You rule the raging of the sea;
        when its waves rise, you still them.
        You crushed Rahab like a carcass;
        you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
        The heavens are yours, the earth also is yours;
        the world and all that is in it — you have founded them.
        The north and the south  — you created them;
        Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name.
        You have a mighty arm;
        strong is your hand, high your right hand.
        Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
        steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
        Happy are the people who know the festal shout,
        who walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance;
        they exult in your name all day long,
        and extol your righteousness.
        For you are the glory of their strength;
        by your favor our horn is exalted.
        For our shield belongs to the LORD,
        our king to the Holy One of Israel.