Psalms 103:17

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord's steadfast love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness is with their children's children.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וְחֶ֤סֶד יְהוָ֨ה ׀ מֵעוֹלָ֣ם וְעַד־ע֖‪[d]‬וֹלָם עַל־יְרֵאָ֑יו וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ לִבְנֵ֥י בָנִֽים׃

Transliteration

wə-ḥesed YHWH ׀ from-ʿôlām wə-unto-ʿôlām upon-yərēʾāyw wə-ṣidqātô to-bənê bānîm

Grammar Details

• *wə*: conjunction - and
• *ḥesed*: masculine singular construct - lovingkindness of
• *YHWH*: divine name
• *ʿôlām*: masculine singular noun with prefixed preposition *ʿad* - to everlasting
• *yərēʾāyw*: qal participle masculine plural with 3rd person masculine singular suffix with prefixed preposition *ʿal* - upon those fearing him
• *ṣidqātô*: feminine singular noun with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his righteousness
• *bənê*: masculine plural construct with prefixed preposition *lə* - to children of
• *bānîm*: masculine plural noun - children

Word Meanings

• *ḥesed*: lovingkindness/steadfast love/mercy/faithfulness
• *ʿôlām*: everlasting/eternity/ancient time/antiquity
• *yərēʾāyw*: those fearing him/his fearers/those revering him
• *ṣidqātô*: his righteousness/justice/rightness
• *bənê* *bānîm*: children's children/children of children/grandchildren

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children's children;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  But the lovingkindness{H2617} of Jehovah{H3068} is from everlasting{H5769} to{H5704} everlasting{H5769} upon them that fear{H3373} him, And his righteousness{H6666} unto children's{H1121} children;{H1121}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  But the mercy{H2617} of the LORD{H3068} is from everlasting{H5769} to{H5704} everlasting{H5769} upon them that fear{H3373} him, and his righteousness{H6666} unto children's{H1121} children{H1121};

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  But the mercifull goodnesse of ye LORDE endureth for euer and euer, vpon them yt feare him, and his rightuousnesse vpon their childers children.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  But the louing kindnesse of the Lord endureth for euer and euer vpon them that feare him, and his righteousnes vpon childrens children,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  But the mercifull goodnesse of God endureth for euer and euer, vpon them that feare hym: and his righteousnesse vpon childers children.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  But the mercy of the LORD [is] from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  But Yahweh's loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, His righteousness to children's children;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And the kindness of Jehovah `Is' from age even unto age on those fearing Him, And His righteousness to sons' sons,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children;

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But the mercy of the Lord is eternal for his worshippers, and their children's children will see his righteousness;

• World English Bible (2000)

  But Yahweh's loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children's children;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,

Referenced Verses

• Exod 20:6 : 6 but showing steadfast love to thousands of generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.
• Ps 100:5 : 5 For the Lord is good, and His steadfast love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.
• Rom 3:21-25 : 21 But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, testified to by the Law and the Prophets. 22 This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. 24 And all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins previously committed.
• Rom 8:28-30 : 28 And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those He predestined, He also called; and those He called, He also justified; and those He justified, He also glorified.
• Eph 2:4-7 : 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, 5 made us alive together with Christ, even when we were dead in our transgressions—by grace you have been saved. 6 And He raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. 7 So that in the coming ages He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
• 2 Thess 2:13-14 : 13 But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits for salvation through the sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 He called you to this through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 2 Tim 1:9 : 9 He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works, but according to His own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,
• 2 Pet 1:1 : 1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a faith of equal value with ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:
• Mic 6:5 : 5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab devised and what Balaam son of Beor answered him, from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may know the righteous acts of the Lord.
• Acts 13:32-34 : 32 We bring you the good news that what God promised to our ancestors. 33 He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus, as it is written in the second Psalm, 'You are My Son; today I have begotten You.' 34 And concerning the fact that He raised Him from the dead, no longer to return to corruption, He said, 'I will give you the holy and faithful promises made to David.'
• Rom 1:17 : 17 For in the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith.'
• Rom 15:8 : 8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the Jews on behalf of God's truth, to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs.
• Eph 1:4-8 : 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence in love. 5 He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved. 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, 8 which He lavished on us in all wisdom and understanding.
• Isa 51:6 : 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens and look at the earth below. For the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its inhabitants will die like flies. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail.
• Jer 31:3 : 3 The LORD appeared to me from far away, saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with lovingkindness.
• Jer 33:24-26 : 24 Have you not noticed what these people are saying: 'The Lord has rejected the two families he chose'? So they despise my people and no longer regard them as a nation. 25 This is what the Lord says: If I have not established my covenant with day and night and the fixed laws of heaven and earth, 26 then I will reject the descendants of Jacob and my servant David and will not choose one of his descendants to rule over the offspring of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But I will restore their fortunes and have compassion on them.
• Ps 118:1 : 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever.
• Ps 136:1-9 : 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods, for His steadfast love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for His steadfast love endures forever. 4 To Him who alone does great wonders, for His steadfast love endures forever. 5 To Him who made the heavens with understanding, for His steadfast love endures forever. 6 To Him who spread out the earth upon the waters, for His steadfast love endures forever. 7 To Him who made the great lights, for His steadfast love endures forever. 8 The sun to govern the day, for His steadfast love endures forever. 9 The moon and stars to rule over the night, for His steadfast love endures forever. 10 To Him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, for His steadfast love endures forever. 11 And brought Israel out from among them, for His steadfast love endures forever. 12 With a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, for His steadfast love endures forever. 13 To Him who divided the Red Sea into parts, for His steadfast love endures forever. 14 And made Israel pass through its midst, for His steadfast love endures forever. 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, for His steadfast love endures forever. 16 To Him who led His people through the wilderness, for His steadfast love endures forever. 17 To Him who struck down great kings, for His steadfast love endures forever. 18 And killed mighty kings, for His steadfast love endures forever. 19 To Sihon, king of the Amorites, for His steadfast love endures forever. 20 And to Og, king of Bashan, for His steadfast love endures forever. 21 And gave their land as an inheritance, for His steadfast love endures forever. 22 An inheritance to Israel, His servant, for His steadfast love endures forever. 23 He remembered us in our low estate, for His steadfast love endures forever. 24 And rescued us from our adversaries, for His steadfast love endures forever. 25 He gives food to all living things, for His steadfast love endures forever. 26 Give thanks to the God of heaven, for His steadfast love endures forever.
• Isa 41:8 : 8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend,
• Deut 10:15 : 15 Yet the LORD set His affection on your ancestors and loved them, and He chose their descendants after them, you above all peoples, as it is this day.
• Ps 22:31 : 31 Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord.
• Ps 25:6 : 6 Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.
• Ps 89:1-2 : 1 A contemplation by Ethan the Ezrahite. 2 I will sing of the LORD's steadfast love forever; I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations with my mouth.
• Ps 90:16 : 16 May your deeds be shown to your servants, and your splendor to their children.
• Isa 46:13 : 13 I bring My righteousness near; it is not far off, and My salvation will not delay. I will grant salvation to Zion and My glory to Israel.
• Dan 9:24 : 24 Seventy weeks have been decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.