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Psalms 89:31 kjv — If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;

King James Version

"If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;"

— Psalms 89:31, King James Version

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Psalms 89 — Context

28

My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.

29

His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.

30

If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;

31

If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;

32

Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.

33

Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.

34

My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.

Psalms 89:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:31 say?
Psalms 89:31 in the King James Version reads: “If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;”
Where is Psalms 89:31 in the Bible?
Psalms 89:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 31.
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 89:31.
What translation should I read Psalms 89:31 in?
Psalms 89:31 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 89:31?
Psalms 89:31 reads (KJV): “If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;” 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.
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