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Psalms 111:8
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 hath shown his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. 7The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. 9He sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments : his praise endureth for ever.
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סְמוּכִ֣ים לָעַ֣ד לְעוֹלָ֑ם עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם בֶּאֱמֶ֥ת וְיָשָֽׁר׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 111:8
- Matthew 5:18For verily I say to you, Till heaven and earth shall pass away, one jot or one tittle shall by no means pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
- Romans 3:31Do we then make void the law through faith? By no means: but, we establish the law.
- Psalms 19:9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
- Psalms 119:127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
- Romans 7:12Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
- Revelation 15:3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
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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- 1. Psalms 111:8 stand...: Heb. are established ↩
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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