Psalms 89:35
(89-36) Once have I sworn by My holiness: Surely I will not be false unto David;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
In Context
34(89-35) My covenant will I not profane, nor alter that which is gone out of My lips.
36(89-37) His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before Me.
Cross References
Psalms 110:4The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent: 'Thou art a priest for ever after the manner of Melchizedek.'
Amos 4:2The Lord GOD hath sworn by His holiness: Lo, surely the days shall come upon you, that ye shall be taken away with hooks, and your residue with fish-hooks.
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 →