Psalms 89:3

89:3 The Lord said, 1 

“I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant:

Psalms 89:34

89:34 I will not break 2  my covenant

or go back on what I promised. 3 

1 tn The words “the Lord said” are supplied in the translation for clarification. It is clear that the words of vv. 3-4 are spoken by the Lord, in contrast to vv. 1-2, which are spoken by the psalmist.

2 tn Or “desecrate.”

3 tn Heb “and what proceeds out of my lips I will not alter.”