Psalms 89:1

KJV1611 – Modern English

I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

מַשְׂכִּיל לְאֵיתָן הָאֶזְרָחִי

Transliteration

Maśkîl to ʾÊtān the ʾEzrāḥî

Grammar Details

• *Maśkîl*: masculine singular construct - instructive psalm/contemplation
• *lᵉ*: preposition - to/for/belonging to
• *ʾÊtān*: proper noun, masculine singular - Ethan
• *hā-ʾEzrāḥî*: definite article + proper adjective, masculine singular - the Ezrahite

Word Meanings

• *Maśkîl*: contemplation/skillful psalm/wisdom composition
• *ʾÊtān*: proper name meaning 'enduring/strong'
• *ʾEzrāḥî*: designation of origin/family line

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  A contemplation by Ethan the Ezrahite.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  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.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing{H7891} of the lovingkindness{H2617} of Jehovah{H3068} for ever:{H5769} With my mouth{H6310} will I make known{H3045} thy faithfulness{H530} to all{H1755} generations.{H1755}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Maschil{H4905}{H8688)} of Ethan{H387} the Ezrahite{H250}. I will sing{H7891}{H8799)} of the mercies{H2617} of the LORD{H3068} for ever{H5769}: with my mouth{H6310} will I make known{H3045}{H8686)} thy faithfulness{H530} to all{H1755} generations{H1755}.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  My songe shal be allwaye of the louynge kyndnesse of the LORDE, wt my mouth wil I euer be shewinge thy faithfulnesse fro one generacion to another.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  A Psalme to giue instruction, of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing the mercies of the Lorde for euer: with my mouth will I declare thy trueth from generation to generation.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  A wyse instruction of Ethan the Ezrachite. I wyll sing alwayes of the mercy of God: with my mouth I wyll make knowen thy trueth from one generation to another.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ 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.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  > I will sing of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever. With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  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,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  I will sing of the lovingkindness of Jehovah for ever: With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  [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.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  <Maschil. Of Ethan the Ezrahite.> My song will be of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make his faith clear to all generations.

• World English Bible (2000)

  I will sing of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever. With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  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.

Referenced Verses

• Ps 101:1 : 1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: to you, O LORD, will I sing.
• Ps 89:33 : 33 Nevertheless my lovingkindness I will not utterly take from him, nor allow my faithfulness to fail.
• Ps 89:49 : 49 Lord, where are your former lovingkindnesses, which you swore to David in your truth?
• Ps 36:5 : 5 Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and your faithfulness reaches unto the clouds.
• Ps 89:8 : 8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like you? Or to your faithfulness around you?
• Ps 119:90 : 90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.
• Isa 25:1 : 1 O LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will praise Your name; for You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
• Lam 3:23 : 23 They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
• Ps 89:24 : 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him, and in my name his horn shall be exalted.
• 1 Kgs 4:31 : 31 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was in all the nations around.
• 1 Chr 2:6 : 6 And the sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara; five of them in all.
• Ps 92:2 : 2 To proclaim your lovingkindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night,
• Ps 106:1 : 1 Praise the LORD. O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever.
• Ps 40:9-9 : 9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: behold, I have not restrained my lips, O LORD, You know. 10 I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation: I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great congregation.
• Ps 59:16 : 16 But I will sing of your power; yes, I will sing aloud of your mercy in the morning, for you have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.
• Ps 71:8 : 8 Let my mouth be filled with your praise and with your honor all the day.
• Ps 71:15-19 : 15 My mouth shall show forth your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for I do not know the limits thereof. 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours only. 17 O God, you have taught me from my youth; and until now have I declared your wondrous works. 18 Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, until I have shown your strength to this generation, and your power to everyone that is to come. 19 Your righteousness also, O God, is very high, who has done great things; O God, who is like unto you!
• Ps 86:12-13 : 12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your name forevermore. 13 For great is Your mercy toward me, and You have delivered my soul from the depths of hell.
• Ps 88:11 : 11 Shall your lovingkindness be declared in the grave, or your faithfulness in destruction?
• Ps 89:4-5 : 4 Your seed I will establish forever, and build up your throne to all generations. Selah. 5 And the heavens shall praise your wonders, O LORD; your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.
• Mic 7:20 : 20 You will perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old.
• Titus 1:2 : 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began;
• Ps 136:1-9 : 1 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endures forever. 2 Oh give thanks to the God of gods: for his mercy endures forever. 3 Oh give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endures forever. 4 To him who alone does great wonders: for his mercy endures forever. 5 To him who by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endures forever. 6 To him who stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endures forever. 7 To him who made great lights: for his mercy endures forever: 8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endures forever: 9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endures forever. 10 To him who struck Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endures forever: 11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endures forever: 12 With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm: for his mercy endures forever. 13 To him who divided the Red Sea into parts: for his mercy endures forever: 14 And made Israel pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endures forever: 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy endures forever. 16 To him who led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endures forever. 17 To him who struck great kings: for his mercy endures forever: 18 And killed famous kings: for his mercy endures forever: 19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endures forever: 20 And Og king of Bashan: for his mercy endures forever: 21 And gave their land as a heritage: for his mercy endures forever: 22 Even a heritage to Israel his servant: for his mercy endures forever. 23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endures forever: 24 And has redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endures forever. 25 Who gives food to all flesh: for his mercy endures forever. 26 Oh give thanks to the God of heaven: for his mercy endures forever.