Psalm 89:13 You have a mighty arm;
strong is your hand, high your right hand.
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
15 Blessed are the people who know the festal shout,
who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,
16 who exult in your name all the day
and in your righteousness are exalted.
Psalm 89 is a major musical masterpiece, one of the longer of the psalms. It begins with a chorus of praise to the Lord for His steadfast love. The writer then goes on to call the heavens to join him in praising God for all his demonstrations of that steadfast love, which reveal His very character. Included are the ways God has gained victory for His people, and especially His choosing the line of David for His blessing. But in the middle of the psalm, the psalmist transitions to the "but ifs..." The people could forfeit all these blessings by their disobedience and rebellion. In fact, that is exactly what they have done, so the psalmist concludes by calling out to God in the midst of their suffering and asking that He once again show His steadfast love.
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