Psalms 89:36
\89:35\I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
In Context
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:9May God's punishment be on Abner, if I do not for David as the Lord in his oath has said,
Psalms 72:5May his life go on as long as the sun and moon, through all generations.
Psalms 89:4\89:3\I have made an agreement with the man of my selection, I have made an oath to David my servant;
Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his rule and of peace there will be no end, on the seat of David, and in his kingdom; to make it strong, supporting it with wise decision and righteousness, now and for ever. By the fixed purpose of the Lord of armies this will be done.
Isaiah 59:21And as for me, this is my agreement with them, says the Lord: my spirit which is on you, and my words which I have put in your mouth, will not go away from your mouth, or from the mouth of your seed, or from the mouth of your seed's seed, says the Lord, from now and for ever.
Jeremiah 33:21Then my agreement with my servant David may be broken, so that he no longer has a son to take his place on the seat of the kingdom; and my agreement with the Levites, the priests, my servants.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:20-38
God's Covenant with David. 19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. 20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: 21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. 22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. 23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy… Read the whole commentary →