Psalms 89:4
89:3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
KJV
‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build up your throne to all generations.’” Selah.
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
Your seed will I establish for ever, and build up your throne to all generations. Selah.
What does Psalms 89:4 mean?
Psalms 89:4 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include זֶרַע (zeraʻ), כּוּן (kûwn), עַד (ʻad).
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Frequently asked questions
What does Psalms 89:4 say?
Psalms 89:4 (King James Version) reads: "Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah."
Is Psalms 89:4 in the Old or New Testament?
Psalms 89:4 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.
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