Psalms 88 — GMV

88 Verse 1 A Psalm of instruction for Ethan the Israelite. ^{Verse 2} I will sing of thy mercies, O Lord, forever: ^{Verse 3} For thou hast said, Mercy shall be built up forever: ^{Verse 4} I made a covenant with my chosen ones, ^{Verse 5} I will establish thy seed forever, ^{Verse 6} The heavens shall declare thy wonders, O Lord; ^{Verse 7} For who in the heavens shall be compared to the Lord? ^{Verse 8} God is glorified in the council of the saints; ^{Verse 9} O Lord God of hosts, who is like to thee? ^{Verse 10} Thou rulest the power of the sea; ^{Verse 11} Thou hast brought down the proud as one that is slain; ^{Verse 12} The heavens are thine, and the earth is thine: ^{Verse 13} Thou hast created the north and the west: ^{Verse 14} Thine is the mighty arm: ^{Verse 15} Justice and judgment are the establishment of thy throne: ^{Verse 16} Blessed is the people that knows the joyful sound: ^{Verse 17} And in thy name shall they rejoice all the day: ^{Verse 18} For thou art the boast of their strength; ^{Verse 19} For our help is of the Lord; ^{Verse 20} Then thou spokest in vision to thy children, ^{Verse 21} I have found David my servant; ^{Verse 22} For my hand shall support him; ^{Verse 23} The enemy shall have no advantage against him; ^{Verse 24} And I will hew down his foes before him, ^{Verse 25} But my truth and my mercy shall be with him; ^{Verse 26} And I will set his hand in the sea, ^{Verse 27} He shall call upon me, saying, Thou art my Father, ^{Verse 28} And I will make him my firstborn, ^{Verse 29} I will keep my mercy for him forever, ^{Verse 30} And I will establish his seed forever and ever, ^{Verse 31} If his children should forsake my law, ^{Verse 32} If they should profane my ordinances, ^{Verse 33} I will visit their transgressions with a rod, ^{Verse 34} But my mercy I will not utterly remove from him, ^{Verse 35} Neither will I by any means profane my covenant; ^{Verse 36} Once have I sworn by my holiness, that I will not lie to David. ^{Verse 37} His seed shall endure forever, ^{Verse 38} And as the moon that is established forever, ^{Verse 39} But thou hast cast off and set at nought, ^{Verse 40} Thou hast overthrown the covenant of thy servant; ^{Verse 41} Thou hast broken down all his hedges; ^{Verse 42} All that go by the way have spoiled him: ^{Verse 43} Thou hast exalted the right hand of his enemies; ^{Verse 44} Thou hast turned back the help of his sword, ^{Verse 45} Thou hast deprived him of glory: ^{Verse 46} Thou hast shortened the days of his throne: ^{Verse 47} How long, O Lord, wilt thou turn away, forever? ^{Verse 48} Remember what my being is: ^{Verse 49} What man is there who shall live, and not see death? ^{Verse 50} Where are thine ancient mercies, O Lord, ^{Verse 51} Remember, O Lord, the reproach of thy servants, ^{Verse 52} Wherewith thine enemies have reviled, O Lord: ^{Verse 53} Blessed be the Lord forever.