2 Samuel 7:28

7:28 Now, O sovereign Lord, you are the true God! ¹  May your words prove to be true! ²  You have made this good promise to your servant! ³ 

¹ tn Heb “the God.” The article indicates uniqueness here.

² tn The translation understands the prefixed verb form as a jussive, indicating David’s wish/prayer. Another option is to take the form as an imperfect and translate “your words are true.”

³ tn Heb “and you have spoken to your servant this good thing.”