KJV ORIGINAL
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will keep My loving kindness for him forever, and My promise to him will remain strong and unbreakable.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that His love and promises will last forever and never fail.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 89, which celebrates God's covenant with King David and his descendants. The psalmist is recounting God's promise to establish David's throne forever and maintain His faithful love toward David's royal line. This covenant was central to Israel's hope for an eternal kingdom and ultimately points toward the coming Messiah.
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