Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Like [the] moon it will be steadfast forever, and [like] an enduring witness in the sky.'" Selah
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.
Holman Bible
a faithful witness in the sky.”
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.
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 offspring will endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me. 37 Like [the] moon it will be steadfast forever, and [like] an enduring witness in the sky.'" Selah 38 But you have spurned and rejected; you are very angry with your anointed one.
Names
Cross References
Genesis 1:14-18
And God said, "Let there be lights in the vaulted dome of heaven {to separate day from night}, and let them be as signs and for appointed times, and for days and years,
Genesis 9:13-16
My bow I have set in the clouds, and it shall be for a sign of [the] covenant between me and between the earth.
Psalm 72:7
May [what is] right blossom in his days and an abundance of peace, until [the] moon is no more.
Psalm 104:19
He made [the] moon for appointed times; [the] sun knows its [time for] setting.
Isaiah 54:9-10
"For this [is like] the waters of Noah to me, when I swore {that the waters of Noah would never again pass} over the earth, so I swore {that I would not be} angry at you and rebuke you.
Jeremiah 31:35-36
Thus says Yahweh, who gives [the] sun for light by day, the regulations of [the] moon and [the] stars for light [by] night, who stirs up the sea and its waves roar--Yahweh of hosts [is] his name.