What does Psalm 89:35 mean?

Psalm 89:35 highlights themes such as oath, holiness, faithfulness when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 89:35 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.

33Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.

34My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.

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

36His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.

37It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.

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Acts 2:30
Peter references David's lineage in relation to Jesus' resurrection.
Hebrews 6:13
God's unchanging nature in making promises is highlighted here.
Matthew 1:1
Jesus is identified as the son of David, linking back to this promise.