Psalms 89:3 web — "I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David, my servant,

World English Bible

""I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David, my servant,"

— Psalms 89:3, World English Bible

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KJV
“I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,”
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ASV
“ I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant: ”
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NET
“The LORD said,“I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant:”
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DRB
“Turn not man away to be brought low: and thou hast said: Be converted, O ye sons of men.”
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BBE
“I have made an agreement with the man of my selection, I have made an oath to David my servant;”
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KJVA
“I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,”
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Psalms 89 — Context

I will sing of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever. With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

I indeed declare, "Love stands firm forever. You established the heavens. Your faithfulness is in them."

"I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David, my servant,

'I will establish your seed forever, and build up your throne to all generations.'" Selah.

The heavens will praise your wonders, Yahweh; your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like Yahweh,

Psalms 89:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:3 say?

Psalms 89:3 in the World English Bible reads: “"I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David, my servant,”

Where is Psalms 89:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 3.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 89:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:3 in?

Psalms 89:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 89:3?

Psalms 89:3 reads (WEB): “"I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David, my servant,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 89:3 web — "I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David, my servant,

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