2 Samuel 7:28

Verse

And now, O Lord GOD, You are God! Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant.

American Standard Version (1901)

And now, O Lord Jehovah, thou art God, and thy words are truth, and thou hast promised this good thing unto thy servant:

Bible in Basic English

And now, O Lord God, you are God and your words are true and you have said you will give your servant this good thing;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And now, O Lord God, thou art God, and thy words shall be true: for thou hast spoken to thy servant these good things.

Free Bible Version

Lord Almighty, you are God! Your words are truth, and you are the one who has promised these good things to your servant.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore now, O Lord God, (for thou art God, and thy words be true, and thou hast tolde this goodnes vnto thy seruant)

King James (Authorized) Version

And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:

Translation for Translators

So now, O Yahweh Almighty, because you are God, we can trust that you will do what you promise. You have promised these good things to me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now, Lord Yahweh, you are God, and your words are trustworthy, and you have made this good promise to your servant.

Noah Webster Bible

And now, O LORD God, thou art that God, and thy words are true, and thou hast promised this goodness to thy servant:

World English Bible

“Now, O Lord Yahweh, you are God, and your words are truth, and you have promised this good thing to your servant.

Young's Literal Translation

And now, Lord Jehovah, Thou [art] God Himself, and Thy words are truth, and Thou speakest unto Thy servant this goodness,

Context

David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving

²⁷For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You.²⁸And now, O Lord GOD, You are God! Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant.²⁹Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.”

Summary

In this verse, King David acknowledges the greatness of God and expresses gratitude for His promises and blessings. David recognizes God's faithfulness in fulfilling His word and acknowledges that His promises are trustworthy and enduring. This prayer reflects David's humility and reverence towards God, as he praises Him for His sovereignty and goodness. It serves as a model of thanksgiving and praise for believers, reminding them to trust in God's promises and give Him glory for His faithfulness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And now, O Lord God, thou art that God,.... Who is the Lord of hosts, and the God of Israel, that has promised and is able to perform, and is faithful to his promise: and thy words be true; are truly, punctually, and faithfully performed, never fail: and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant; concerning building and establishing his house. David repeats this promise as being greatly affected with it, and fully assured of the performance of it.