New Living Translation (NLT)
Psalm 88
18 You have taken away my companions and loved ones. Darkness is my closest friend.
Psalm 89
1 I will sing of the LORD’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.
2 Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.
3 The LORD said, “I have made a covenant with David, my chosen servant. I have sworn this oath to him:
4 ‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever; they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’” Interlude
5 All heaven will praise your great wonders, LORD; myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness.
6 For who in all of heaven can compare with the LORD? What mightiest angel is anything like the LORD?
7 The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne.
8 O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O LORD? You are entirely faithful.
9 You rule the oceans. You subdue their storm-tossed waves.
10 You crushed the great sea monster. You scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.