Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.
Even though my family isn't perfect before God, He has still made an eternal promise with me that is perfectly planned and completely reliable. This promise is everything I need for salvation and everything I want, even if He doesn't make it flourish right away.
The writer is acknowledging that despite his family's imperfections, God's eternal promise to him is perfectly designed and absolutely trustworthy—it's all he needs.
📚 Historical Context
These are part of David's final words as king of Israel. David is reflecting on God's covenant promise that his dynasty would be established forever, despite the failures and sins he witnessed in his own family, including the rebellion of his son Absalom and other family troubles. This verse shows David's mature understanding that God's promises don't depend on human perfection but on God's faithfulness.
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