Psalms 103:17

Psalms 103:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;
• New International Version (NIV)But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—
• English Standard Version (ESV)But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children,
• New King James Version (NKJV)But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,

Context of Psalms 103:17

15As for man, his days are like grass — he blooms like a flower of the field; 16when the wind passes over it, it vanishes, and its place is no longer known. But from eternity to eternity the Lord’s faithful love is toward those who fear him, and his righteousness toward the grandchildren 18of those who keep his covenant, who remember to observe his precepts. 19The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.

Psalms 103:17 word by word

וְחֶ֤סֶד יְהוָ֨ה׀ מֵעוֹלָ֣ם וְעַד־ע֭וֹלָם עַל־יְרֵאָ֑יו וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ לִבְנֵ֥י בָנִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But the mercyחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• from everlastingעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• toעַד‛ad · tillH5704
• upon them that fearיָרֵאyârê' · afraidH3373
• him, and his righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666
• unto children’sבֵּןbên · son: childH1121

Cross-references for Psalms 103:17

• Psalms 89:1I will sing about the Lord’s faithful love forever; I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations with my mouth.
• Psalms 100:5For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations.
• Psalms 118:1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.
• Psalms 136:1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His faithful love endures forever.
• Jeremiah 31:3the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you.
• Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
• Ephesians 1:4For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in love before him.
• Ephesians 2:4But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us,
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God has chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.
• 2 Timothy 1:9He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.
• Psalms 22:31They will come and declare his righteousness; to a people yet to be born they will declare what he has done.
• Isaiah 46:13I am bringing my justice near; it is not far away, and my salvation will not delay. I will put salvation in Zion, my splendor in Israel.
• Isaiah 51:6Look up to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its inhabitants will die like gnats. But my salvation will last forever, and my righteousness will never be shattered.
• Daniel 9:24Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city — to bring the rebellion to an end, to put a stop to sin, to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy place.
• Micah 6:5My people, remember what King Balak of Moab proposed, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from the Acacia Grove to Gilgal so that you may acknowledge the Lord’s righteous acts.
• Romans 1:17For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.

Commentaries on Psalms 103:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting - חסד chesed signifies more particularly the exuberant goodness of God. This is an attribute of his nature, and must be from everlasting to everlasting; and hence, his righteousness (צדקת tsidketh ) - his merciful mode of justifying the ungodly, is extended from one generation to another. Unto children's children - It is still in force, and the doctrine of reconciliation through Christ shall…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17But the mercy of the Lord - The favor of the Lord; or, his loving-kindness. Is from everlasting to everlasting - Is from the eternity past to the eternity to come. It had its foundation in the eternal decrees of God; it has its security in his purpose that where it is conferred, it shall not be withdrawn. It had no beginning; it will have no end. There never was a period in the past when it was not the purpose of God to save his people; there never will…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-18Verses 15-18 How short is man's life, and uncertain! The flower of the garden is commonly more choice, and will last the longer, for being sheltered by the garden-wall, and the gardener's care; but the flower of the field, to which life is here compared, is not only withering in itself, but exposed to the cold blasts, and liable to be cropt and trod on by the beasts of the field. Such is man. God considers this, and pities him; let him consider it…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-19from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends: The Lord’s kingdom is everlasting, so he commits himself to his people across many generations.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 17-1817-18. For similar contrast compare Psa 90:2-6; 102:27, 28.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 103

• 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