Psalms 89:35
Once have I solemnly sworn and I would not lie to David,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
In Context
34“I will not profane my covenant by changing the word that has passed my lips.
36“that his line should endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me,
Cross References
Psalms 110:4The Lord has sworn and will not repent, “As for you, you are priest for ever as Melchizedek was.”
Amos 4:2The Lord God has sworn by his holiness: The time is coming when you will be carried away in baskets, your children carried away in fish-baskets,
2 Thessalonians 2:13But, friends, whom the Lord loves, it is our duty always to thank God about you, for, from the first, God chose you for salvation through the purifying influence of the Spirit, and your belief in the truth.
Hebrews 6:13When God gave his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater by whom he could swear, he swore by himself.
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 →