Psalm 89:3
New International Version
You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant,

New Living Translation
The LORD said, “I have made a covenant with David, my chosen servant. I have sworn this oath to him:

English Standard Version
You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:

Berean Standard Bible
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant:

King James Bible
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,

New King James Version
“I have made a covenant with My chosen, I have sworn to My servant David:

New American Standard Bible
“I have made a covenant with My chosen; I have sworn to My servant David,

NASB 1995
“I have made a covenant with My chosen; I have sworn to David My servant,

NASB 1977
“I have made a covenant with My chosen; I have sworn to David My servant,

Legacy Standard Bible
“I have cut a covenant with My chosen; I have sworn to David My servant,

Amplified Bible
[God has said] “I have made a covenant with My chosen one; I have sworn to David My servant,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn an oath to David my servant:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD said,” I have made a covenant with My chosen one; I have sworn an oath to David My servant:

American Standard Version
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant:

Contemporary English Version
You said, "David, my servant, is my chosen one, and this is the agreement I made with him:

English Revised Version
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[You said,] "I have made a promise to my chosen one. I swore this oath to my servant David:

Good News Translation
You said, "I have made a covenant with the man I chose; I have promised my servant David,

International Standard Version
I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have made a promise to David, my servant.

Majority Standard Bible
You said, ?I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant:

NET Bible
The LORD said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant:

New Heart English Bible
"I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David, my servant,

Webster's Bible Translation
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn to David my servant,

World English Bible
“I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David, my servant,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I have made a covenant for My chosen, "" I have sworn to My servant David:

Young's Literal Translation
I have made a covenant for My chosen, I have sworn to David My servant:

Smith's Literal Translation
I cut out a covenant to my chosen, I sware to David my servant,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I have made a covenant with my elect: I have sworn to David my servant:

Catholic Public Domain Version
I have set up a covenant with my elect. I have sworn to David my servant:

New American Bible
I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:

New Revised Standard Version
You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to my servant David:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn to David my servant,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I have established a covenant for my chosen and I have sworn to David my Servant:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I have made a covenant with My chosen, I have sworn unto David My servant:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I made a covenant with my chosen ones, I sware unto David my servant.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Sing of His Love Forever
2For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.” 3You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: 4‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’ ” Selah…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

2 Samuel 23:5
Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?

1 Kings 8:23-26
and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. / You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day. / Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’ ...

Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.

Jeremiah 33:20-21
“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne.

2 Chronicles 6:14-16
and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. / You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day. / Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk in My law as you have walked before Me.’

Acts 13:22-23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Hebrews 1:5
For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?

Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Luke 1:69-70
He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,

Acts 2:30
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.


Treasury of Scripture

I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn to David my servant,

made

Psalm 89:28,34,39
My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him…

2 Samuel 7:10-16
Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime, …

2 Samuel 23:5
Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.

my chosen

Psalm 89:19
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

Psalm 78:70
He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:

Isaiah 42:1
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

sworn

Psalm 89:35
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.

Psalm 132:11
The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

2 Samuel 3:9
So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;

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Psalm 89
1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant
5. For his wonderful power
15. For the care of his church
19. For his favor to the kingdom of David
38. Then complaining of contrary events
46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.














You said,
This phrase introduces a divine declaration, emphasizing the authority and certainty of God's words. In biblical context, when God speaks, it is a moment of revelation and assurance. The phrase underscores the importance of listening to God's promises and commands, as they are foundational to faith and practice.

“I have made a covenant with My chosen one,
The concept of a covenant is central to biblical theology, representing a solemn agreement initiated by God. Covenants in the Bible often include promises, conditions, and signs. Here, the "chosen one" refers to David, highlighting God's sovereign choice and the special relationship between God and David. This covenant is part of the Davidic Covenant, which promises an everlasting dynasty, a theme that is crucial throughout the Old Testament and finds fulfillment in the New Testament.

I have sworn to David My servant:
Swearing an oath signifies the seriousness and unchangeable nature of God's promise. David is referred to as "My servant," a title of honor that denotes his role as a faithful leader and representative of God's people. This covenant with David is a pivotal moment in biblical history, as it establishes the lineage through which the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would come. The promise to David is reiterated in passages like 2 Samuel 7:12-16 and is seen as a prophecy pointing to the eternal reign of Christ, who is often called the Son of David in the New Testament.

Persons / Places / Events
1. God
The speaker in this verse, who is making a covenant. In the context of the Bible, God is the ultimate authority and the one who initiates covenants with His people.

2. David
The chosen servant with whom God makes a covenant. David was the second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel.

3. Covenant
A solemn agreement or promise made by God. In the Hebrew context, the word "covenant" (berit) signifies a binding agreement that is often accompanied by a sign or sacrifice.

4. Chosen One
Refers to David in this context, but also prophetically points to Jesus Christ, who is often seen as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to David.

5. Servant
A term that denotes humility and dedication to God's will. David is referred to as God's servant, highlighting his role in God's plan and his obedience to God's commands.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Covenants
God's covenants are foundational to understanding His relationship with humanity. They reveal His faithfulness and commitment to His promises.

The Role of David in God's Plan
David's life and kingship are central to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. His lineage leads to Jesus, the Messiah, who fulfills the covenant promises.

Faithfulness of God
God's promise to David demonstrates His unwavering faithfulness. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well.

Prophetic Fulfillment in Christ
The covenant with David finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who reigns eternally. This encourages believers to see the Old Testament promises through the lens of Christ's work.

Living as God's Servants
Like David, believers are called to be servants of God, living in obedience and dedication to His will.(3) I have sworn.--The prophetic passage (2Samuel 7:12, seq.) is in the poet's mind.

Verse 3. - I have made a covenant with my chosen. There is an ellipse of "for thou hast said," which Professor Cheyne supplies. God's promise to David is the entire foundation of the psalmist's hope and confidence. He therefore places it briefly in the very forefront - afterwards expanding it into the beautiful passage, which forms more than one-third of the entire composition (vers. 19-37). I have sworn unto David my servant (comp. 2 Samuel 7:11-16; Psalm 132:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You said, “I have made
כָּרַ֣תִּֽי (kā·rat·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

a covenant
בְ֭רִית (ḇə·rîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant

with My chosen one,
לִבְחִירִ֑י (liḇ·ḥî·rî)
Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 972: Select

I have sworn
נִ֝שְׁבַּ֗עְתִּי (niš·ba‘·tî)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear

to David
לְדָוִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

My servant:
עַבְדִּֽי׃ (‘aḇ·dî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant


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