Psalms 102:12

Psalms 102:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.
• New International Version (NIV)But you, Lord, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But You, O Lord, shall endure forever, And the remembrance of Your name to all generations.

Context of Psalms 102:12

10because of your anger and raging fury. Indeed, you pick me up and throw me away. 11My days are coming to an end, and I am withered like grass. But you, O Lord, rule forever, and your reputation endures. 13You will rise up and have compassion on Zion. For it is time to have mercy on her, for the appointed time has come. 14Indeed, your servants take delight in her stones, and feel compassion for the dust of her ruins.

Psalms 102:12 word by word

וְאַתָּ֣ה יְ֭הוָה לְעוֹלָ֣ם תֵּשֵׁ֑ב וְ֝זִכְרְךָ֗ לְדֹ֣ר וָדֹֽר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But thou, O Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• shalt endureיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
• for everעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• and thy remembranceזֵ֫כֶרzêker zeker · memorialH2143
• unto allדּוֹרdôr dôr · generationH1755

Cross-references for Psalms 102:12

• Psalms 102:24I say, “O my God, please do not take me away in the middle of my life! You endure through all generations.
• Psalms 9:7But the Lord rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.
• Psalms 90:1O Lord, you have been our protector through all generations!
• Deuteronomy 33:27The everlasting God is a refuge, and underneath you are his eternal arms; he has driven out enemies before you, and has said, “Destroy!”
• Isaiah 44:6This is what the Lord, Israel’s king, says, their protector, the Lord who commands armies: “I am the first and I am the last, there is no God but me.
• Isaiah 60:15You were once abandoned and despised, with no one passing through, but I will make you a permanent source of pride and joy to coming generations.
• Lamentations 5:19But you, O Lord, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.
• Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!
• Revelation 1:17When I saw him I fell down at his feet as though I were dead, but he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid! I am the first and the last,
• Psalms 135:13O Lord, your name endures, your reputation, O Lord, lasts.
• Exodus 3:15God also said to Moses, “You must say this to the Israelites, ‘The Lord – the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob – has sent me to you. This is my name forever, and this is my memorial from generation to generation.’

Commentaries on Psalms 102:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever - Our life is a shadow; we can scarcely be called beings when compared with thee, for thou art eternal. Have mercy upon us, creatures of a day, and thy kindness shall be a memorial in all our generations.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever - Though my condition has been changed, though I have been cast down from an exalted position, though kingdoms rise and fall, yet thou art unchanged. Thy purposes will abide. Thy promises will be fulfilled. Thy character is the same. As thou hast been the hearer of prayer in past times, so thou art now. As thou hast interposed in behalf of thy people in other ages, so thou wilt now. As thy people in affliction have…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-22Verses 12-22 We are dying creatures, but God is an everlasting God, the protector of his church; we may be confident that it will not be neglected. When we consider our own vileness, our darkness and deadness, and the manifold defects in our prayers, we have cause to fear that they will not be received in heaven; but we are here assured of the contrary, for we have an Advocate with the Father, and are under grace, not under the law. Redemption is the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12forever … to all generations: Human life is short and fragile (Psalm 102:3–11). In contrast, the Lord remains forever and rules through every generation.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Contrast with man's frailty (compare Psa 90:1-7). thy remembrance--that by which Thou art remembered, Thy promise.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 102:12

• God

In the dictionaries

• Cleave
• Create
• Destitute
• Regard
• Accommodation
• Job, Book of
• Memorial; Memory
• Psalms, Book of

Commentaries on Psalms 102

• 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
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings