Psalms 89:35 bbe — I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.

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"I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David."

— Psalms 89:35, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.”
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WEB
“Once have I sworn by my holiness, I will not lie to David.”
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“Once and for all I have vowed by my own holiness, I will never deceive David.”
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Psalms 89 — Context

Then I will send punishment on them for their sin; my rod will be the reward of their evil-doing.

But I will not take away my mercy from him, and will not be false to my faith.

I will be true to my agreement; the things which have gone out of my lips will not be changed.

I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.

His seed will not come to an end for ever; the seat of his kingdom will be like the sun before me.

It will be fixed for ever like the moon; and the witness in heaven is true. (Selah.)

But you have put him away in disgust; you have been angry with the king of your selection.

Psalms 89:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:35 say?

Psalms 89:35 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.”

Where is Psalms 89:35 in the Bible?

Psalms 89:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 35.

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 89:35.

What translation should I read Psalms 89:35 in?

Psalms 89:35 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 89:35?

Psalms 89:35 reads (BBE): “I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.” 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 89:35 bbe — I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.

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