God’s Word Translation
Psalms 119:152
152Long ago I learned from your written instructions that you made them to last forever.
Psalms 119:152 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
- New International Version (NIV)Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever.
Context of Psalms 119:152
150Those who carry out plots against me are near, ⌞yet⌟ they are far away from your teachings. 151You are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are reliable. Long ago I learned from your written instructions that you made them to last forever. 153Look at my misery, and rescue me, because I have never forgotten your teachings. 154Plead my case ⌞for me⌟, and save me. Give me a new life as you promised.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:152 word by word
קֶ֣דֶם יָ֭דַעְתִּי מֵעֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם יְסַדְתָּֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 119:152
- Psalms 119:144Your written instructions are always right. Help me understand ⌞them⌟ so that I will live.
- Psalms 89:34I will not dishonor my promise or alter my own agreement.
- Psalms 111:7His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
- Ecclesiastes 3:14I realize that whatever God does will last forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing can be taken away from it. God does this so that people will fear him.
- Luke 21:33The earth and the heavens will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:152
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 152Concerning thy testimonies - In regard to all that thou hast testified to as true and best. Every command of God is in fact a testimony of his as to what is right; every promise is a testimony of his own purpose in regard to mankind. I have known of old - The word used here is a noun, and means properly, “the front,” what is “before;” then, the East; then, what pertains to olden time or ancient days - “before” the present. The meaning here is, that he had…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 145-152Verses 145-152 Supplications with the whole heart are presented only by those who desire God's salvation, and who love his commandments. Whither should the child go but to his father? Save me from my sins, my corruptions, my temptations, all the hinderances in my way, that I may keep thy testimonies. Christians who enjoy health, should not suffer the early hours of the morning to glide away unimproved. Hope in God's word encourages us to continue in…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 145-152Qoph (ק) is the nineteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The psalmist prays to the Lord at night. Even when God seems distant, he is actually close.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 150-152150-152. Though the wicked are near to injure, because far from God's law, He is near to help, and faithful to His word, which abides for ever. RESH. (Psa 119:153-160).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 119
- 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
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