KJV ORIGINAL
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have made a solemn promise by my own holiness that I will not lie to David.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He has made an unbreakable oath by His own perfect nature that He will keep His word to David.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to God's covenant promise to King David that his royal line would endure forever, establishing an eternal dynasty. The psalm was likely written during a time when David's descendants faced military defeat or exile, causing the people to question if God had broken His promise. The psalmist is recalling God's original oath to remind both himself and the people that God's promises are absolutely reliable.
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