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

15Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. 16The wind blows, and we are gone— as though we had never been here. But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children 18of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments! 19The Lord has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything.

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 of the Lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.
• Psalms 100:5For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
• 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 31:3Long ago the Lord said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.
• Romans 8:28And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
• Ephesians 1:4Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
• Ephesians 2:4But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13As for us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth.
• 2 Timothy 1:9For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.
• Psalms 22:31His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born. They will hear about everything he has done.
• Isaiah 46:13For I am ready to set things right, not in the distant future, but right now! I am ready to save Jerusalem and show my glory to Israel.
• Isaiah 51:6Look up to the skies above, and gaze down on the earth below. For the skies will disappear like smoke, and the earth will wear out like a piece of clothing. The people of the earth will die like flies, but my salvation lasts forever. My righteous rule will never end!
• Daniel 9:24“A period of seventy sets of seven has been decreed for your people and your holy city to finish their rebellion, to put an end to their sin, to atone for their guilt, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to confirm the prophetic vision, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.
• Micah 6:5Don’t you remember, my people, how King Balak of Moab tried to have you cursed and how Balaam son of Beor blessed you instead? And remember your journey from Acacia Grove to Gilgal, when I, the Lord, did everything I could to teach you about my faithfulness.”
• Romans 1:17This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.”

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