Psalms 89:34 nasb — "My covenant I will not violate, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips.

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""My covenant I will not violate, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips."

— Psalms 89:34, NASB

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KJV
“My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.”
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ASV
“My covenant will I not break, Nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. ”
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WEB
“I will not break my covenant, nor alter what my lips have uttered.”
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NET
“I will not break my covenant or go back on what I promised.”
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BBE
“I will be true to my agreement; the things which have gone out of my lips will not be changed.”
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KJVA
“My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.”
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Psalms 89 — Context

If they violate My statutes And do not keep My commandments,

Then I will punish their transgression with the rod And their iniquity with stripes.

"But I will not break off My lovingkindness from him, Nor deal falsely in My faithfulness.

"My covenant I will not violate, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips.

"Once I have sworn by My holiness; I will not lie to David.

"His descendants shall endure forever And his throne as the sun before Me.

"It shall be established forever like the moon, And the witness in the sky is faithful." Selah.

Psalms 89:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:34 say?

Psalms 89:34 in the NASB reads: “"My covenant I will not violate, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips.”

Where is Psalms 89:34 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 34.

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 89:34.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:34 in?

Psalms 89:34 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 89:34?

Psalms 89:34 reads (NASB): “"My covenant I will not violate, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips.” 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 89:34 nasb — "My covenant I will not violate, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips.

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