Psalm 89:1
“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 89Meaning
The psalm begins in praise before later confronting crisis; covenant love and faithfulness frame everything that follows.
Covenant love and the promise to David
Praise introduces God's enduring covenant love and the promise made to David.
Read carefully
Psalm 89 begins in praise and later asks severe covenant questions.
Reflection
Let gratitude and testimony begin with who God is, not only with present circumstances.