Psalms 89:35 web — Once have I sworn by my holiness, I will not lie to David.

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"Once have I sworn by my holiness, I will not lie to David."

— Psalms 89:35, World English Bible

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KJV
“Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.”
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ASV
“Once have I sworn by my holiness: I will not lie unto David: ”
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NET
“Once and for all I have vowed by my own holiness, I will never deceive David.”
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BBE
“I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.”
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KJVA
“Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.”
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Psalms 89 — Context

then I will punish their sin with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.

But I will not completely take my loving kindness from him, nor allow my faithfulness to fail.

I will not break my covenant, nor alter what my lips have uttered.

Once have I sworn by my holiness, I will not lie to David.

His seed will endure forever, his throne like the sun before me.

It will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky." Selah.

But you have rejected and spurned. You have been angry with your anointed.

Psalms 89:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:35 say?

Psalms 89:35 in the World English Bible reads: “Once have I sworn by my holiness, I will not lie 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 (WEB): “Once have I sworn by my holiness, I will not lie 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 web — Once have I sworn by my holiness, I will not lie to David.

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Psalms 89 — Context

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