Psalms 111:8

Psalms 111:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
• New International Version (NIV)They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
• English Standard Version (ESV)they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
• New King James Version (NKJV)They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness.

Context of Psalms 111:8

6He has declared and made known to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations. 7The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice; All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy). They are upheld forever and ever; They are done in [absolute] truth and uprightness. 9He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name—[inspiring reverence and godly fear]. 10The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom; A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord; His praise endures forever.

Psalms 111:8 word by word

סְמוּכִ֣ים לָעַ֣ד לְעוֹלָ֑ם עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם בֶּאֱמֶ֥ת וְיָשָֽׁר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• They stand fastסָמַךְsâmak · to supportH5564
• for everעַד‛ad · perpetuityH5703
• and everעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• doneעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• in truthאֱמֶת'emeth · truth: faithfulH571
• and uprightnessיָשָׁרyâshâr · uprightH3477

Cross-references for Psalms 111:8

• Matthew 5:18For I assure you and most solemnly say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke [of the pen] will pass from the Law until all things [which it foreshadows] are accomplished.
• Romans 3:31Do we then nullify the Law by this faith [making the Law of no effect, overthrowing it]? Certainly not! On the contrary, we confirm and establish and uphold the Law [since it convicts us all of sin, pointing to the need for salvation].
• Psalms 19:9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.
• Psalms 119:127Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, Yes, more than refined gold.
• Romans 7:12So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
• Revelation 15:3And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and wonderful and awe-inspiring are Your works [in judgment], O Lord God, the Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all]; Righteous and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!

Commentaries on Psalms 111:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8They stand fast for ever - סמוכים semuchim, they are propped up, buttressed, for ever. They can never fail; for God's power supports his works, and his providence preserves the record of what he has done.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8They stand fast forever and ever - Margin, “established.” The Hebrew word means “sustained, supported.” They will not fail or fall. Whatever else may be shaken, his law, his word, and the principles of his administration, will not fail. See the notes at Matthew 5:18. Compare Luke 16:17; Matthew 24:35. The great principles of truth and righteousness will stand, and whatever is founded on those principles will endure forever. And are done in truth and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-8Giving Israel the land of other nations was just and good. The Lord was judging those nations and showing grace to Israel. However, if the Israelites do not live faithfully and with integrity, they will also lose the land. The Lord’s people must reflect his character.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-86-8. His power was shown especially in giving them the promised land, and His faithfulness and justice thus displayed are, like His precepts, reliable and of permanent obligation.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 111:8

• God
• Word of God

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Commentaries on Psalms 111

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings