Psalm 89:35
“Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 89Meaning
The oath invokes God's own holiness as the guarantee of covenant reliability.
Discipline without covenant abandonment
Disobedient descendants may be disciplined, but God declares that his steadfast love and sworn covenant will not be annulled.
Read carefully
The oath in context is specifically tied to David's covenant.
Reflection
Let confidence rest on God's character while remaining honest about unresolved circumstances.