Psalms 88:29 cpdv — I will preserve my mercy for him eternally, and my covenant for him faithfully.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I will preserve my mercy for him eternally, and my covenant for him faithfully. "

— Psalms 88:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 88 — Context

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And I will place his hand on the sea and his right hand on the rivers.

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He will invoke me: “You are my father, my God, and the support of my salvation.”

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And I will make him the first-born, preeminent before the kings of the earth.

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I will preserve my mercy for him eternally, and my covenant for him faithfully.

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And I will set his offspring from generation to generation, and his throne like the days of heaven.

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But if his sons abandon my law, and if they do not walk in my judgments,

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if they profane my justices, and if they do not keep my commandments:

Psalms 88:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 88:29 say?
Psalms 88:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I will preserve my mercy for him eternally, and my covenant for him faithfully. ”
Where is Psalms 88:29 in the Bible?
Psalms 88:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 88, verse 29.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 88:29.
What translation should I read Psalms 88:29 in?
Psalms 88:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 88:29?
Psalms 88:29 reads (CPDV): “I will preserve my mercy for him eternally, and my covenant for him faithfully. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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