Psalms 89:3
“I have made with my chosen a covenant, and sworn to David my servant,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
In Context
2For your love you did promise to build up forever, your faithfulness firm as the heavens themselves.
4to establish his seed forever, and to build up his throne to all ages.” Selah
Cross References
Psalms 89:19In a vision of old you did speak in this way to the one whom you loved: “A crown I have set on the hero I chose to be over the people
Psalms 89:34“I will not profane my covenant by changing the word that has passed my lips.
Psalms 132:11The Lord swore an oath to David an oath that he will not break; “I will set on your throne a prince of your line.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:2-5
The Divine Mercy and Faithfulness. 1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. 2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. 3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, 4 Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah. The psalmist has a very sad complaint to make of the deplorable condition of the… Read the whole commentary →