Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
a faithful witness in the sky.”
New American Standard Bible
And the
King James Version
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
International Standard Version
It will be established forever like the moon, a faithful witness in the sky." Interlude
A Conservative Version
It shall be established forever as the moon, and [as] the faithful witness in the sky. Selah.
American Standard Version
It shall be established for ever as the moon, And as the faithful witness in the sky. Selah
Amplified
“It shall be established forever like the moon,
And the witness in the heavens is ever faithful.”
Bible in Basic English
It will be fixed for ever like the moon; and the witness in heaven is true. (Selah.)
Darby Translation
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and the witness in the sky is firm. Selah.
Julia Smith Translation
As the moon it shall be prepared forever, and a faithful witness in the cloud. Silence.
King James 2000
It shall be established forever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Like [the] moon it will be steadfast forever, and [like] an enduring witness in the sky.'" Selah
Modern King James verseion
It shall be established forever like the moon, and like a faithful witness in the heavens. Selah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He shall stand fast for evermore as the moon, and as the faithful witness in heaven." Selah.
NET Bible
it will remain stable, like the moon, his throne will endure like the skies." (Selah)
New Heart English Bible
It will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky." Selah.
The Emphasized Bible
Like the moon, shall it be established unto times age-abiding, And, a witness, in the skies, hath been made sure. Selah.
Webster
It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
World English Bible
It will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky." Selah.
Youngs Literal Translation
As the moon it is established -- to the age, And the witness in the sky is stedfast. Selah.
Themes
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 89:37
Verse Info
Context Readings
Perplexity About God's Promises
36
his throne like the sun before Me,
a faithful witness in the sky.”
You have become enraged with Your anointed.
Names
Cross References
Genesis 1:14-18
Then God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night. They will serve as signs
Genesis 9:13-16
I have placed My bow in the clouds,
Psalm 72:7
and prosperity
until the moon is no more.
Psalm 104:19
the sun knows when to set.
Isaiah 54:9-10
when I swore that the waters of Noah
would never flood the earth again,
so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you
or rebuke you.
Jeremiah 31:35-36
This is what the Lord says:
the fixed order of moon and stars for light by night,
who stirs up the sea and makes its waves roar
Yahweh of Hosts is His name: