Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered. New Living Translation No, I will not break my covenant; I will not take back a single word I said. English Standard Version I will not violate my covenant or alter the word that went forth from my lips. Berean Standard Bible I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. King James Bible My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. New King James Version My covenant I will not break, Nor alter the word that has gone out of My lips. New American Standard Bible “I will not violate My covenant, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips. NASB 1995 “My covenant I will not violate, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips. NASB 1977 “My covenant I will not violate, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips. Legacy Standard Bible My covenant I will not profane, Nor will I alter what comes forth from My lips. Amplified Bible “My covenant I will not violate, Nor will I alter the utterance of My lips. Christian Standard Bible I will not violate my covenant or change what my lips have said. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will not violate My covenant or change what My lips have said. American Standard Version My covenant will I not break, Nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. Contemporary English Version "I won't break my agreement or go back on my word. English Revised Version My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will not dishonor my promise or alter my own agreement. Good News Translation I will not break my covenant with him or take back even one promise I made him. International Standard Version I will not dishonor my covenant, because I will not change what I have spoken. Majority Standard Bible I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. NET Bible I will not break my covenant or go back on what I promised. New Heart English Bible I will not break my covenant, nor alter what my lips have uttered. Webster's Bible Translation My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that hath gone out of my lips. World English Bible I will not break my covenant, nor alter what my lips have uttered. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI do not profane My covenant, "" And I do not change that which is going forth from My lips. Young's Literal Translation I profane not My covenant, And that which is going forth from My lips I change not. Smith's Literal Translation I will not profane my covenant, and I will not change the going forth of my lips. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNeither will I profane my covenant: and the words that proceed from my mouth I will not make void. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I will not violate my covenant; the promise of my lips I will not alter. New Revised Standard Version I will not violate my covenant, or alter the word that went forth from my lips. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNeither will I reject my covenant, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Neither shall I reject my covenant, nor shall I change a thing that is gone forth from my lips. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My covenant will I not profane, Nor alter that which is gone out of My lips. Brenton Septuagint Translation Neither will I by any means profane my covenant; and I will not make void the things that proceed out of my lips. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Sing of His Love Forever…33But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness. 34I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. 35Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David—… Cross References Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Hebrews 6:18 Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. 2 Timothy 2:13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Titus 1:2 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. 1 Samuel 15:29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” Malachi 3:6 “Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. John 10:35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken— 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. Joshua 21:45 Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. Treasury of Scripture My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. covenant Leviticus 26:44 And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God. Jeremiah 14:21 Do not abhor us, for thy name's sake, do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us. Jeremiah 33:20 Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season; nor Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Malachi 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Jump to Previous Agreement Alter Break Change Changed Covenant Forth Lips Profane True. Utterance Uttered Violate WordJump to Next Agreement Alter Break Change Changed Covenant Forth Lips Profane True. Utterance Uttered Violate WordPsalm 89 1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant5. 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. I will not violate My covenant This phrase emphasizes the unchanging nature of God's promises. In biblical context, a covenant is a solemn agreement between God and His people, often involving commitments and obligations. The Davidic Covenant, referenced in Psalm 89, is a promise that David's lineage would endure forever, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ (2 Samuel 7:12-16). This assurance of God's faithfulness is echoed throughout Scripture, such as in Genesis 9:11 with the Noahic Covenant and in Genesis 17:7 with the Abrahamic Covenant. The idea of a covenant is deeply rooted in the ancient Near Eastern culture, where covenants were binding and sacred, often sealed with a sacrifice. or alter the utterance of My lips Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The speaker in this verse, affirming His faithfulness and unchanging nature. 2. Davidic Covenant The covenant referenced here, which God made with David, promising that his descendants would rule Israel. 3. Ethan the Ezrahite The author of Psalm 89, who is traditionally believed to have written this psalm as a reflection on God's promises and faithfulness. 4. Israel The nation to whom the covenant promises were made, representing God's chosen people. 5. David The king of Israel to whom God made the covenant, promising an everlasting dynasty. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod's promises are unbreakable. He is faithful to His word, and believers can trust in His covenantal commitments. The Unchanging Nature of God Unlike humans, God does not change His mind or alter His promises. This provides a foundation of stability and assurance for believers. The Importance of Covenant Understanding the biblical covenants helps believers grasp the depth of God's commitment to His people and His plan for redemption. Trust in God's Word Believers are encouraged to rely on the Scriptures, knowing that God's word is true and will not return void. Application to Daily Life In times of uncertainty, believers can find peace and confidence in the reliability of God's promises.Verse 34. - My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips (comp. ver. 28, and the comment ad loc.). With God is "no variableness, neither shadow of turning" (James 1:17). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will notלֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no violate אֲחַלֵּ֥ל (’ă·ḥal·lêl) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play My covenant בְּרִיתִ֑י (bə·rî·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1285: A covenant or לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no alter אֲשַׁנֶּֽה׃ (’ă·šan·neh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 8138: To fold, duplicate, to transmute the utterance וּמוֹצָ֥א (ū·mō·w·ṣā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4161: A place or act of going forth, issue, export, source, spring of My lips. שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י (p̄ā·ṯay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin Links Psalm 89:34 NIVPsalm 89:34 NLT Psalm 89:34 ESV Psalm 89:34 NASB Psalm 89:34 KJV Psalm 89:34 BibleApps.com Psalm 89:34 Biblia Paralela Psalm 89:34 Chinese Bible Psalm 89:34 French Bible Psalm 89:34 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 89:34 I will not break my covenant (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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