Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
I have sworn once by my holiness; I will not lie to David.
New American Standard Bible
I will not lie to David.
King James Version
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
Holman Bible
I have sworn an oath by My holiness;
I will not lie to David.
International Standard Version
I have sworn by my holiness once for all: I will not lie to David.
American Standard Version
Once have I sworn by my holiness: I will not lie unto David:
Amplified
“Once [for all] I have sworn by My holiness, [My vow which cannot be violated];
I will not lie to David.
Bible in Basic English
I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.
Darby Translation
Once have I sworn by my holiness; I will not lie unto David:
Julia Smith Translation
Once did I swear in my holy place if I shall lie to David.
King James 2000
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Once I have sworn by my holiness, 'I will surely not lie to David,
Modern King James verseion
Once I have sworn by My holiness that I will not lie to David.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I have sworn once by my holiness, that I will not fail David.
NET Bible
Once and for all I have vowed by my own holiness, I will never deceive David.
New Heart English Bible
Once have I sworn by my holiness, I will not lie to David.
The Emphasized Bible
One thing, have I sworn by my holiness, Verily, to David, will I not lie;
Webster
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie to David.
World English Bible
Once have I sworn by my holiness, I will not lie to David.
Youngs Literal Translation
Once I have sworn by My holiness, I lie not to David,
Themes
Covenant » Of God with men » Confirmed with an oath
Covenant » Instances of » With david and his house
The Covenant » All saints interested in
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
God, Holiness of » Is pledged for the fulfilment of » His promises
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 89:35
Verse Info
Context Readings
Perplexity About God's Promises
34 I will not break my covenant, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. 35 I have sworn once by my holiness; I will not lie to David. 36 His seed shall endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me.
Names
Cross References
Amos 4:2
Lord LORD has sworn by his holiness, that, lo, the days shall come upon you, that they shall take you away with hooks, and your residue with fish-hooks.
Psalm 110:4
LORD has sworn, and will not repent. Thou are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
Psalm 132:11
LORD has sworn to David in truth. He will not turn from it: From the fruit of thy body I will set upon thy throne.
Amos 8:7
LORD has sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are indebted to express thanks to God always about you, brothers, beloved by Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation, in sanctification of spirit and belief of truth,
Titus 1:2
in hope of eternal life, which the non-lying God promised before times eternal,
Hebrews 6:13
For God who promised to Abraham, since he had none greater to swear by, swore by himself,
Hebrews 6:17
By which God, wanting to demonstrate more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the immutableness of his resolve, confirmed it by an oath.