Psalms 89:28

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 89:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “My lovingkindness will I keep for him for evermore; And my covenant shall stand fast with him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

My lovingkindness will I keep for him for evermore; And my covenant shall stand fast with him.
Psalms 89:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 89

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28My lovingkindness will I keep for him for evermore; And my covenant shall stand fast with him.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, etc.] That is, for his mystical body, his church and people; for whom stores of mercy are kept with him, to be laid out in their regeneration, pardon, salvation, and eternal life; for to them the mercy of God is from everlasting to everlasting, (<19A317>Psalm 103:17), unless this is to be understood of the “grace” and “kindness” f1277 of God, as the word may be rendered; his free favour and love to Christ, which always continues; for as he was always his dearly beloved Son, that lay in his bosom from eternity, so he continued, throughout his state, of humiliation, his well beloved, in whom he was well pleased, and still is, and ever will: and my…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My mercy will I keep for him for evermore - I will not withdraw my favor from him, nor from his posterity, Psalms 89:33-36. In him, and in his Great Descendant, the throne shall be established forever. This dominion will not be like the changing dynasties of this world, but will be perpetual and eternal. And my covenant shall stand fast with him - See 2 Samuel 7:14-16; 2 Samuel 23:5. It shall be firm, or established with him and his family. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“mercy: Sa2 7:15, Sa2 7:16; Isa 54:10, Isa 55:3; Act 13:32-34 covenant: Psa 89:34, Psa 111:5, Psa 111:9; Sa2 23:5; Jer 33:20, Jer 33:21 Psalms 89:29”
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