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
In the Bible, Psalm 89 is a song attributed to Ethan the Ezrahite that reflects on God's covenant with King David, emphasizing His eternal promises despite Israel's troubles. This verse specifically recalls God's oath in 2 Samuel 7, where He promised an enduring dynasty for David, highlighting the reliability of God's word. It was written during a time when the nation of Israel might have been questioning God's faithfulness due to political upheaval or exile.
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