Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 89:29

1. The subjects of Messiah's reign. "His seed."

(a) For union —his seed.

(b) For resemblance.

(c) For multitude.

2. The duration of his reign.

(a) They for ever one with him.

(b) He for ever on the throne.

Verses 30-34.

1. The persons referred to. "His children." "Ye are all the children", etc.

2. The supposition concerning them. "If his children forsake", etc.

(a) They may possibly —may fall, though not fall away.

(b) They will probably, because they are far from being perfect.

(c) They have actually: as David himself and others.

3. The threatening founded upon that supposition.

(a) Specified —"the rod —stripes." They shall smart for it sooner or later.

(b) Certified. "Then will I."

4. The qualification of the threatening. "Nevertheless", etc.

(a) The nevertheless characterized. Lovingkindness not removed, etc.

(b) Emphasised. The rod may seem to be in anger, nevertheless, etc.

There is,

1. An if.

2. A then.

3. A nevertheless.