Psalm 89:30
New International Version
“If his sons forsake my law and do not follow my statutes,

New Living Translation
But if his descendants forsake my instructions and fail to obey my regulations,

English Standard Version
If his children forsake my law and do not walk according to my rules,

Berean Standard Bible
If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments,

King James Bible
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;

New King James Version
“If his sons forsake My law And do not walk in My judgments,

New American Standard Bible
“If his sons abandon My Law And do not walk in My judgments,

NASB 1995
“If his sons forsake My law And do not walk in My judgments,

NASB 1977
“If his sons forsake My law, And do not walk in My judgments,

Legacy Standard Bible
“If his sons forsake My law And do not walk in My judgments,

Amplified Bible
“If his children turn away from My law And do not walk in My ordinances,

Christian Standard Bible
If his sons abandon my instruction and do not live by my ordinances,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If his sons forsake My instruction and do not live by My ordinances,

American Standard Version
If his children forsake my law, And walk not in mine ordinances;

Contemporary English Version
Suppose some of his children should reject my Law and refuse my instructions.

English Revised Version
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"If his descendants abandon my teachings and do not live by my rules,

Good News Translation
"But if his descendants disobey my law and do not live according to my commands,

International Standard Version
"But if his sons abandon my laws and do not follow my ordinances,

Majority Standard Bible
If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments,

NET Bible
If his sons reject my law and disobey my regulations,

New Heart English Bible
If his children forsake my Law, and do not walk in my ordinances;

Webster's Bible Translation
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;

World English Bible
If his children forsake my law, and don’t walk in my ordinances;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
If his sons forsake My law, "" And do not walk in My judgments;

Young's Literal Translation
If his sons forsake My law, And in My judgments do not walk;

Smith's Literal Translation
If his sons shall forsake my law, and not go in my judgments;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And if his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if his sons abandon my law, and if they do not walk in my judgments,

New American Bible
If his descendants forsake my teaching, do not follow my decrees,

New Revised Standard Version
If his children forsake my law and do not walk according to my ordinances,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
If his children forsake my law and walk not in my judgments;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
If his children forsake my law and will not walk in my commands
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
If his children forsake My law, And walk not in Mine ordinances;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
If his children should forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Sing of His Love Forever
29I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure. 30If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments, 31if they violate My statutes and fail to keep My commandments,…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:14
I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.

1 Chronicles 28:9
As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

Proverbs 3:12
for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

Hebrews 12:6
For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”

Revelation 3:19
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

Job 5:17
Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

Deuteronomy 8:5
So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

1 Corinthians 11:32
But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.

Proverbs 13:24
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Isaiah 26:16
O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer.

Jeremiah 30:11
For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.”

Lamentations 3:39
Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins?

Hosea 5:15
Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.”

Amos 3:2
“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

Matthew 18:15-17
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.


Treasury of Scripture

If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;

if

Psalm 132:12
If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

2 Samuel 7:14
I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

1 Chronicles 28:9
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

forsake

Psalm 119:53
Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

Proverbs 4:2
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.

Proverbs 28:4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

walk

Ezekiel 18:9,17
Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD…

Ezekiel 20:19
I am the LORD your God; walk in my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them;

Luke 1:6
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

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Psalm 89
1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant
5. For his wonderful power
15. For the care of his church
19. For his favor to the kingdom of David
38. Then complaining of contrary events
46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.














If his sons
The phrase "his sons" refers to the descendants of David, as this Psalm is a reflection on the Davidic covenant. In the Hebrew text, the word for "sons" is "בָּנָיו" (banav), which can mean sons or descendants. This highlights the generational aspect of God's promises and the responsibilities that come with them. The Davidic line was chosen by God to lead His people, and this phrase underscores the importance of faithfulness across generations. Historically, the kings of Judah, as David's descendants, were expected to uphold God's covenant, serving as a reminder of the blessings and responsibilities of being part of God's chosen lineage.

forsake My law
The Hebrew word for "forsake" is "יַעַזְבוּ" (ya'azvu), which conveys a sense of abandonment or neglect. "My law" refers to God's Torah, His divine instructions and commandments. The law was central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel, serving as a guide for righteous living. To forsake the law is to turn away from God's path, leading to spiritual and moral decline. This phrase warns of the consequences of neglecting God's commandments, emphasizing the importance of adherence to divine guidance for maintaining a covenant relationship with God.

and do not walk
The phrase "do not walk" uses the Hebrew verb "יֵלֵכוּ" (yelechu), which means to go or walk. In biblical terms, walking is often a metaphor for living one's life or conducting oneself. This phrase suggests a deliberate choice in one's lifestyle and actions. To "not walk" in God's ways is to choose a path contrary to His will. The imagery of walking implies a journey or progression, highlighting the continuous nature of living in accordance with God's will. It serves as a reminder that faithfulness is an ongoing commitment, requiring daily choices to follow God's path.

in My judgments
The term "judgments" is translated from the Hebrew word "מִשְׁפָּטַי" (mishpatai), which refers to God's ordinances or decrees. These are the divine standards by which God governs His people, ensuring justice and righteousness. In the biblical context, God's judgments are not merely legalistic rules but are expressions of His character and will for humanity. To walk in God's judgments is to live in alignment with His justice and righteousness. This phrase calls believers to uphold God's standards in their lives, reflecting His holiness and justice in their actions and decisions.

(30-33) An elaboration of 2Samuel 7:14-15, and evidently made with a purpose. The poet acknowledges the sin of Israel in past times, but also regards the sufferings of the exile as having been the punishment foretold by them. Hence the sin has been expiated, and the perplexity arises why Israel is still afflicted.

Verse 30. - If his children forsake my Law, and walk not in my judgments (comp. 2 Samuel 7:14, "If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men"). Solomon himself began the falling away (1 Kings 11:1-8). He was followed by Rehoboam (2 Chronicles 12:1), Ahaziah (2 Kings 8:27), Joash (2 Chronicles 24:17-24), Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:16-20), Ahaz (2 Kings 16:2-18), Manasseh (2 Kings 21:2-16), Amon (2 Kings 21:20-22), Jehoahaz (2 Kings 23:32), Jehoiakim (2 Kings 23:37), Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:9), and Zedekiah (2 Kings 24:19), all of whom "did evil in the sight of the Lord" - forsook his Law, and walked not in has judgments.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If
אִם־ (’im-)
Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

his sons
בָ֭נָיו (ḇā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

forsake
יַֽעַזְב֣וּ (ya·‘az·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit

My law
תּוֹרָתִ֑י (tō·w·rā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

and do not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

walk
יֵלֵכֽוּן׃ (yê·lê·ḵūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

in My judgments,
וּ֝בְמִשְׁפָּטַ֗י (ū·ḇə·miš·pā·ṭay)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style


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