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Psalm 132:12 KJV
Psalms · chapter 132 · verse 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.Psalm 132:12 · King James Version
Psalm 132:12 in context
10For thy servant David’s sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.
11The 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.
12If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
13For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- testimonyʻêdâhtestimonyH5713 →
- childrenbêna son , in the widest sense , etc.)H1121 →
- covenantbᵉrîytha compactH1285 →
- thronekiççêʼproperly, coveredH3678 →
- teachlâmadproperly, to goadH3925 →
- keepshâmarproperly, to hedge aboutH8104 →
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These are precious promises, confirmed by an oath, that the heirs of them might have strong consolation, Heb 6:17, Heb 6:18. It is all one whether we take them as pleas urged in the prayer or as answers returned to the prayer;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 11-18