And I will protect this city, and will save it for my own sake, and for David my servant's sake.

And I have covered over this city, To save it, for Mine own sake, And for the sake of David My servant.'

For I will keep this town safe, for my honour, and for the honour of my servant David.

And I will protect this city, and I will save it for my own sake, and for the sake of my servant David."

For mine own sake - God's honor was concerned to defend His own city against one who denied His power in direct terms, as did Sennacherib 2-Kings 18:35; 2-Kings 19:10-12. His faithfulness was also concerned to keep the promise made to David Psalm 132:12-18.