Mazmur 89:20

89:20 I have discovered David, my servant.

With my holy oil I have anointed him as king. ¹ 

Mazmur 89:27-29

89:27 I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, ² 

the most exalted of the earth’s kings.

89:28 I will always extend my loyal love to him,

and my covenant with him is secure. ³ 

89:29 I will give him an eternal dynasty, ⁴ 

and make his throne as enduring as the skies above. ⁵ 

[89:20]  ¹ tn The words “as king” are supplied in the translation for clarification, indicating that a royal anointing is in view.

[89:27]  ² sn The firstborn son typically had special status and received special privileges.

[89:28]  ³ tn Heb “forever I will keep for him my loyal love and will make my covenant secure for him.”

[89:29]  ⁴ tn Heb “and I will set in place forever his offspring.”

[89:29]  ⁵ tn Heb “and his throne like the days of the heavens.”