Mazmur 89:25

89:25 I will place his hand over the sea,

his right hand over the rivers. ¹ 

Mazmur 89:29

89:29 I will give him an eternal dynasty, ² 

and make his throne as enduring as the skies above. ³ 

[89:25]  ¹ tn Some identify “the sea” as the Mediterranean and “the rivers” as the Euphrates and its tributaries. However, it is more likely that “the sea” and “the rivers” are symbols for hostile powers that oppose God and the king (see v. 9, as well as Ps 93:3-4).

[89:29]  ² tn Heb “and I will set in place forever his offspring.”

[89:29]  ³ tn Heb “and his throne like the days of the heavens.”