Psalms 89:31
Psalms 89:31 in Multiple Translations
if they violate My statutes and fail to keep My commandments,
If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;
If they break my statutes, And keep not my commandments;
If my rules are broken, and my orders are not kept;
if they break my decrees, and do not keep my commandments,
If they breake my statutes, and keepe not my commandements:
If My statutes they pollute, And My commands do not keep,
if they break my statutes, and don’t keep my commandments;
If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;
if they disregard my requirements and do not do the right things that I have told them to do,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 89:31
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Psalms 89:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִם
יַֽעַזְב֣וּ
בָ֭נָי/ו
תּוֹרָתִ֑/י
וּ֝/בְ/מִשְׁפָּטַ֗/י
לֹ֣א
יֵלֵכֽוּ/ן
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
יַֽעַזְב֣וּ
ʻâzab
H5800
Forsaken
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בָ֭נָי/ו
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
תּוֹרָתִ֑/י
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
N-fs | Suff
וּ֝/בְ/מִשְׁפָּטַ֗/י
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יֵלֵכֽוּ/ן
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:31
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
יַֽעַזְב֣וּ
ʻâzab
H5800
"Forsaken"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.
Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.
בָ֭נָי/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
תּוֹרָתִ֑/י
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
וּ֝/בְ/מִשְׁפָּטַ֗/י
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יֵלֵכֽוּ/ן
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:31
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- Psalms 89:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:31
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:31
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:31
- Sermons on Psalms 89:31
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,
32I will attend to their transgression with the rod, and to their iniquity with stripes. 33But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 55:20 | My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant. |
Psalms 89:31 Summary
This verse is saying that if God's people disobey His laws and commands, there will be consequences. It's like a parent setting rules for their child - if the child breaks those rules, they might get in trouble. God wants us to obey Him because He loves us and wants what's best for us, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5 and John 14:15. By keeping His commandments, we show that we love and respect Him, and this helps us to have a strong and healthy relationship with Him, just like a child who obeys their parent's rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'violate My statutes' in this verse?
To violate God's statutes means to intentionally disobey or disregard His laws and commands, as given in the Bible, such as in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21.
Are God's commandments still relevant today?
Yes, God's commandments are still relevant today, as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37-40, and are essential for living a life that honors Him, as seen in Psalms 119:9-16.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's covenant with His people?
This verse is part of God's covenant with His people, as established in Genesis 17:1-14 and reiterated in Psalms 89:1-4, emphasizing the importance of obedience to His commands in order to maintain a right relationship with Him.
What is the significance of 'failing to keep My commandments' in this context?
Failing to keep God's commandments means neglecting or ignoring His instructions, which can lead to spiritual consequences, as warned in Proverbs 28:9 and Jeremiah 6:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be violating God's statutes or failing to keep His commandments, and how can I repent and make things right?
- How can I prioritize obedience to God's commands in my daily life, and what role does prayer and Bible study play in this process?
- What does it mean to have a heart that is fully committed to keeping God's commandments, and how can I cultivate this kind of heart in my own life, as described in Psalms 119:10-12?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love and devotion to God by keeping His commandments, as Jesus taught in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:31
If they break my statutes,.... Fixed, settled, appointed ordinances; such as are baptism and the Lord's supper, under the New Testament dispensation; which are the things that are unshaken, and will
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:31
Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:31
By this variety of expressions he implies that God will pardon not only their lesser, but even their greater sins.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:31
Psalms 89:31 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;Ver. 31. If they break my statutes] Heb. If they profane or make void; q. d. be their sins never so heinous, I will forgive them; though I take vengeance (temporal) of their inventions, Psalms 99:8. And keep not my commandments] Not-serving of God, not-sacrificing is a sin, Malachi 3:18 Ecclesiastes 9:2. See Psalms 89:30.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:31
(30-33) An elaboration of 2 Samuel 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.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:31
31. If they break] Lit. profane.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:31
If they break my statutes - Margin, “profane.” The Hebrew word means to pollute or defile; and the idea is, If they practically contemn them; if they regard them as things of nought, or treat them
Sermons on Psalms 89:31
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God at the First by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the fulfillment of God's word and the relevance of the Bible in today's world. He highlights the excitement of studying the prophecies in the |