Mazmur 89:3

89:3 The Lord said, ¹ 

“I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant:

Mazmur 89:20

89:20 I have discovered David, my servant.

With my holy oil I have anointed him as king. ² 

[89:3]  ¹ tn The words “the Lord said” are supplied in the translation for clarification. It is clear that the words of vv. 3-4 are spoken by the Lord, in contrast to vv. 1-2, which are spoken by the psalmist.

[89:20]  ² tn The words “as king” are supplied in the translation for clarification, indicating that a royal anointing is in view.