4. ‘I will establish your descendants forever, and I will build up your throne from generation to generation.’ ” Selah
5. And so the heavens will praise your wonderful deed, O Yahweh, even your faithfulness, in the assembly of the holy ones.
6. For who in the sky is equal to Yahweh? Who is like Yahweh among the sons of God,
7. a God feared greatly in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all surrounding him?
8. O Yahweh God of hosts, who is mighty like you, O Yah, with your faithfulness surrounding you?
9. You are ruling the surging of the sea. When its waves rise, you yourself still them.
10. You yourself crushed Rahab like one who is slain; you scattered your enemies with your strong arm.
11. The heavens are yours, the earth yours as well, the world with its fullness, because you founded them.
12. North and south, you created them; Tabor and Hermon shout joyfully over your name.
13. You have a mighty arm; Your hand is strong; your right hand reaches high.
14. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness come before your face.
15. Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout; O Yahweh, they walk about in the light of your countenance.
16. In your name they rejoice all the day, and in your righteousness they rise up.
17. For you are the glory of their strength, and by your favor our horn rises up,
18. because our shield belongs to Yahweh, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.
19. Formerly you spoke in a vision to your faithful ones, and said, “I have bestowed help on a mighty man; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
20. I have found David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him,
21. with whom my hand will be steadfast. Surely my arm will strengthen him.