Psalms 89:1

God's lovingkindnesses and faithfulness are an unfailing theme for grateful song. The past lovingkindnesses of God are unalterable facts; His faithfulness to His promises is beyond question: thus in these opening verses the poet's faith rises triumphantly over the circumstances in which he is situated.

the mercies Better, the lovingkindnesses, and so throughout the Psalm. -Lovingkindness" and -faithfulness" are its key-words, each occurring seven times. Cp. Isaiah 55:3, "the sure" (or "faithful") "loving-kindnesses shewn to David."

with my mouth Aloud and openly.