Psalms 89:34

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Psalms 89:34 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips.

King James Version KJV

My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.

American Standard Version ASV

My covenant will I not break, Nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.

Bible in Basic English BBE

I will be true to my agreement; the things which have gone out of my lips will not be changed.

Free Bible Version FBV

I will not annul the agreement I have with him; I will not alter a single word I've said.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

My couenant wil I not breake, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

I profane not My covenant, And that which is going forth from My lips I change not.

World English Bible WEB

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

Noah Webster Bible WBS

My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that hath gone out of my lips.

Translation for Translators T4T

I will not break the agreement that I made with him; I will not change even one word that I spoke to him.

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Psalms 89:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ֭/חַסְדִּ/י לֹֽא אָפִ֣יר מֵֽ/עִמּ֑/וֹ וְ/לֹֽא אֲ֝שַׁקֵּ֗ר בֶּ/אֱמוּנָתִֽ/י

וְ֭/חַסְדִּ/י chêçêd H2617 kindness Conj | N-ms | Suff

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Part

אָפִ֣יר pûwr H6331 to break V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs

מֵֽ/עִמּ֑/וֹ ʻim H5973 with Prep | Prep | Suff

וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part

אֲ֝שַׁקֵּ֗ר shâqar H8266 to deal V-Piel-Imperf-1cs

בֶּ/אֱמוּנָתִֽ/י ʼĕmûwnâh H530 faithfulness Prep | N-fs | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:34

וְ֭/חַסְדִּ/י chêçêd H2617 "kindness" Conj | N-ms | Suff

This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.

Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness

Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

אָפִ֣יר pûwr H6331 "to break" V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs

This verb means to break or crush something, and is often translated as break or bring to nought. It appears in various forms, such as utterly take, and is related to another Hebrew word for breaking.

Definition: (Hiphil) to break, crush Another spelling of pa.rar (פָּרַר "to break" H6565A)

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: break, bring to nought, [idiom] utterly take. See also: Psalms 33:10; Psalms 89:34; Ezekiel 17:19.

מֵֽ/עִמּ֑/וֹ ʻim H5973 "with" Prep | Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

אֲ֝שַׁקֵּ֗ר shâqar H8266 "to deal" V-Piel-Imperf-1cs

This Hebrew word means to cheat or deceive, often through lying or false words. It's used in the Bible to describe dishonest behavior, like in Leviticus 19:11, where God commands against dealing falsely with others.

Definition: 1) to do or deal falsely, be false, trick, cheat 1a) (Piel) to deal falsely 1b) (Qal) to deal falsely

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: fail, deal falsely, lie. See also: Genesis 21:23; Psalms 44:18; Psalms 89:34.

בֶּ/אֱמוּנָתִֽ/י ʼĕmûwnâh H530 "faithfulness" Prep | N-fs | Suff

The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.

Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness

Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.

Study Notes — Psalms 89:34

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Cross References
Psalms 89:34 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:34
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:34
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:34
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:34
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:34
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:34
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:34
Sermons on Psalms 89:34

Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever

32I will attend to their transgression with the rod, and to their iniquity with stripes. 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— 36his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	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?
2	Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
3	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.
4	Malachi 3:6	“Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.
5	Romans 11:29	For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.
6	Jeremiah 14:21	For the sake of Your name do not despise us; do not disgrace Your glorious throne. Remember Your covenant with us; do not break it.
7	Leviticus 26:44	Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject or despise them so as to destroy them and break My covenant with them; for I am the LORD their God.
8	Jeremiah 33:20	“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,

Psalms 89:34 Summary

This verse, Psalms 89:34, means that God promises to keep His word and not change His mind, which is a big deal because it shows that He is faithful and trustworthy. Just like He says in Numbers 23:19, God is not a man that He should lie or change His mind. This is important because it means that we can count on Him to do what He says He will do, and we can trust in His love and care for us, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3, where it says that God loves us with an everlasting love. By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can have confidence in His promises and plans for our lives, as seen in Romans 8:28, where it says that all things work together for our good.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to not violate His covenant?

This means that God is committed to keeping His promises, as seen in Psalms 89:34, and will not go back on His word, just like He says in Numbers 23:19, where it states that God is not a man that He should lie or change His mind.

How does this verse relate to God's faithfulness?

This verse highlights God's faithfulness, as He promises to not alter the utterance of His lips, which is a testament to His unchanging nature, as seen in Malachi 3:6, where it says that God does not change.

What is the significance of God's lips in this verse?

The utterance of God's lips refers to His spoken word, which is a promise or a covenant that He has made, and by saying that He will not alter it, He is emphasizing the importance of keeping His word, as seen in Psalms 119:89, where it says that God's word is established forever in heaven.

How does this verse apply to our lives today?

This verse reminds us that God is a promise-keeper and that we can trust in His faithfulness, just like it says in Hebrews 11:11, where it talks about the faithfulness of God in the life of Sarah, and applies to our lives today as we trust in God's promises and covenant with us through Jesus Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:20, where it says that all the promises of God are yes in Christ.

Reflection Questions

What are some promises that God has made to you, and how can you trust in His faithfulness to keep them?
How does the idea of God's unchanging nature impact your understanding of His love and care for you?
In what ways can you apply the concept of God's faithfulness to your own life and relationships?
What does it mean for you to trust in God's covenant and promises, and how can you live that out in your daily life?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:34

My covenant will I not break,.... Not the covenant at Sinai, as Aben Ezra, but the covenant of grace made with Christ, and which stands fast with him, Psalms 89:3, which is firm, sure, and stable,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:34

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.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:34

Psalms 89:34 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.Ver. 34. My covenant will I not break] Heb. I will not profane my covenant, though they have profaned my statutes, Psalms 89:31. Nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips] But will pardon their failings, and cause them to keep my commandments.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:34

Verse 34. My covenant will I not break] My determination to establish a spiritual kingdom, the head of which shall be Jesus, the son of David, shall never fail. My prophets have declared this, and I will not alter the thing that is gone out of my mouth.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:34

34. break] Lit. profane, as in Psalms 89:31. God’s covenant, like His laws, is a sacred thing. Men may violate His laws, but He will not violate His covenant. the thing that is gone out of my lips] The word once spoken is irrevocable. The phrase is used of vows in Numbers 30:12; Deuteronomy 23:23.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:34

My covenant will I not break - literally, I will not pollute, defile, profane. See the notes at Psalms 89:31, where the same word is used. God says that he will not do in regard to the covenant as they had done.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:34

34. My covenant will I not break—Or, profane. Comp. on Psalms 89:31 : “If they break,” or profane. God will keep the covenant if they do not.

Sermons on Psalms 89:34

	Sermon	Description
	Walking in the Power of the New Convenant by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher explores the story of Isaac sending his son Jacob on a journey with nothing, despite being a wealthy man. The preacher questions why a rich father woul
	Taking Hold of the New Covenant by David Wilkerson	This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the new covenant that God has made with His people through Jesus Christ. It highlights the unconditional love a
	The New Covenant Part 1 of 6 Taking Hold of the New Covenant by David Wilkerson	This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the covenant God has made with His people through Jesus Christ. It highlights the unconditional love and faithf
	Last Words of David by Charles Alexander	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the last words of David as recorded in the book of Samuel. He connects these words to the Harvest Festival, emphasizing the importance of re
	The Eternal Purpose of God by Darrell Champlin	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the eternal purpose of God. He compares the word of God to a diamond that glows with incredible power when the
	Because He Slew the Gibeonites. by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer discusses the grave sin of Saul in slaying the Gibeonites, who were under a sacred covenant with Israel, emphasizing that the violation of such an oath demanded atonemen
	Married to Thee by Phoebe Palmer	Phoebe Palmer preaches about the importance of entering into a perpetual covenant with God, using the analogy of a marriage ceremony to illustrate the depth of commitment and love