New English Translation
Psalms 111:8
8They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out.
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 announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations. 7His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable. They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out. 9He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome. 10To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
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סְמוּכִ֣ים לָעַ֣ד לְעוֹלָ֑ם עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם בֶּאֱמֶ֥ת וְיָשָֽׁר׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 111:8
- Matthew 5:18I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth pass away not the smallest letter or stroke of a letter will pass from the law until everything takes place.
- Romans 3:31Do we then nullify the law through faith? Absolutely not! Instead we uphold the law.
- Psalms 19:9The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just.
- Psalms 119:127For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.
- Romans 7:12So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
- Revelation 15:3They sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: “Great and astounding are your deeds, Lord God, the All-Powerful! Just and true are your ways, King over 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
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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
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