Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— New Living Translation But the love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children English Standard Version But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, Berean Standard Bible But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— King James Bible But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; New King James Version But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, New American Standard Bible But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting for those who fear Him, And His justice to the children’s children, NASB 1995 But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, NASB 1977 But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, Legacy Standard Bible But the lovingkindness of Yahweh is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, Amplified Bible But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, Christian Standard Bible But from eternity to eternity the LORD’s faithful love is toward those who fear him, and his righteousness toward the grandchildren Holman Christian Standard Bible But from eternity to eternity the LORD’s faithful love is toward those who fear Him, and His righteousness toward the grandchildren American Standard Version But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children; Contemporary English Version The LORD is always kind to those who worship him, and he keeps his promises to their descendants English Revised Version But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; GOD'S WORD® Translation But from everlasting to everlasting, the LORD's mercy is on those who fear him. His righteousness belongs to their children and grandchildren, Good News Translation But for those who honor the LORD, his love lasts forever, and his goodness endures for all generations International Standard Version Yet the LORD's gracious love remains throughout eternity for those who fear him and his righteous acts extend to their children's children, Majority Standard Bible But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children?s children? NET Bible But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants, New Heart English Bible But the LORD's loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children's children; Webster's Bible Translation But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness to children's children; World English Bible But Yahweh’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the kindness of YHWH "" [Is] from age even to age on those fearing Him, "" And His righteousness to sons’ sons, Young's Literal Translation And the kindness of Jehovah Is from age even unto age on those fearing Him, And His righteousness to sons' sons, Smith's Literal Translation And the mercy of Jehovah is from forever even to forever upon those fearing him, and his justice to sons' sons. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the mercy of the Lord is from eternity and unto eternity upon them that fear him: And his justice unto children's children, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible But the LORD’s mercy is from age to age, toward those who fear him. His salvation is for the children’s children New Revised Standard Version But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that reverence him, and his righteousness to children's children, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The grace of LORD JEHOVAH is from eternity and unto eternity upon his worshipers and his righteousness to their children's children OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, And His righteousness unto children's children; Brenton Septuagint Translation But the mercy of the Lord is from generation to generation upon them that fear him, and his righteousness to children's children; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bless the LORD, O My Soul…16when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more. 17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— 18to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts.… Cross References Exodus 34:6-7 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, / maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. Isaiah 54:8 In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer. Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! Daniel 9:9 To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him Micah 7:18-20 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. / You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old. Luke 1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. Luke 1:54-55 He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, / as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.” John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Ephesians 2:4-5 But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, / made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! Treasury of Scripture But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on them that fear him, and his righteousness to children's children; the mercy Psalm 89:1,2 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations… Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 118:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. his righteousness Psalm 22:31 They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this. Isaiah 46:13 I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory. Isaiah 51:6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. unto children's Psalm 90:16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. Exodus 20:6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. Deuteronomy 10:15 Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day. Jump to Previous Age Children Children's Eternal Everlasting Fear Fearing Kindness Lord's Loving Mercy Righteousness Steadfast WorshippersJump to Next Age Children Children's Eternal Everlasting Fear Fearing Kindness Lord's Loving Mercy Righteousness Steadfast WorshippersPsalm 103 1. An exhortation to bless God for his mercy5. And for the constancy thereof But from everlasting to everlasting This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God's attributes, particularly His loving devotion. The concept of "everlasting" is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting God's unchanging and infinite nature (Psalm 90:2). It contrasts the temporal nature of human life with the eternal nature of God, as seen in Isaiah 40:8, where the Word of God stands forever. This eternal perspective is foundational to understanding God's covenantal faithfulness throughout biblical history. the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him and His righteousness to their children’s children— Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, known for His steadfast love and faithfulness. 2. Those who fear Him Refers to individuals who have a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His authority and majesty. 3. Children’s children The descendants of those who fear the LORD, indicating the generational impact of God's promises and blessings. Teaching Points Eternal Nature of God's LoveGod's loving devotion is not limited by time; it spans from everlasting to everlasting, offering believers a foundation of security and hope. Fear of the LORD as a Key to Blessing Reverence and awe for God are crucial for experiencing His loving devotion and righteousness, impacting not only individuals but also their descendants. Generational Impact of Faithfulness The faithfulness of one generation can lead to blessings for future generations, encouraging believers to live in a way that honors God and benefits their descendants. God's Righteousness as a Legacy The righteousness of God is a gift that can be passed down, encouraging believers to cultivate a life of integrity and faithfulness. Trust in God's Promises Believers are encouraged to trust in the enduring promises of God, knowing that His love and righteousness are unwavering and extend beyond their lifetime.Verse 17. - But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him (comp. vers. 11, 13). Through this "everlasting mercy" of God, man, though so feeble and fragile, does not wholly pass away, but continues to be the recipient of God's bounty. And his righteousness unto children's children. God's "righteousness" is his everlasting justice, by which he gives to men according to their deserts. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But from everlastingמֵעוֹלָ֣ם (mê·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always to וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while everlasting ע֭וֹלָם (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always the loving devotion וְחֶ֤סֶד (wə·ḥe·seḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty of the LORD יְהוָ֨ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel extends to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against those who fear Him, יְרֵאָ֑יו (yə·rê·’āw) Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent and His righteousness וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ (wə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively to their children’s לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son children— בָנִֽים׃ (ḇā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son Links Psalm 103:17 NIVPsalm 103:17 NLT Psalm 103:17 ESV Psalm 103:17 NASB Psalm 103:17 KJV Psalm 103:17 BibleApps.com Psalm 103:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 103:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 103:17 French Bible Psalm 103:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 103:17 But Yahweh's loving kindness is from everlasting (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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