The Lord himself hath made an oath, and will repent him never, Of th' order of Melchisedec thou art a priest for ever.
Psalm 132:11 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) The Lord in truth to David sware, he will not turn from it, I of thy body's fruit will make upon thy throne to sit. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; He will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body Will I set upon thy throne. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The Lord swore to David in truth; He will not turn back from it: One of the fruit of your body I will set upon your throne. [Ps. 89:3, 4; Luke 1:69; Acts 2:30, 31.] American Standard Version (1901) Jehovah hath sworn unto David in truth; He will not turn from it: Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. Common English Bible The LORD swore to David a true promise that God won’t take back: “I will put one of your own children on your throne. |
The Lord himself hath made an oath, and will repent him never, Of th' order of Melchisedec thou art a priest for ever.
It, like the moon, shall ever be establish'd stedfastly; And like to that which in the heav'n doth witness faithfully.
The praises of thy wonders, Lord, the heavens shall express; And in the congregation of saints thy faithfulness.