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Resh<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From long ago I have known from Your testimonies That You have founded them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Of old I have known from Your testimonies That You have founded them forever. Resh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Of old I have known from Thy testimonies, That Thou hast founded them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of old I have known from Your testimonies That You have founded them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of old I have known from Your testimonies That You have founded them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Long ago I learned from Your decrees that You have established them forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From studying your laws, I found out long ago you made them to last forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of old have I known from thy testimonies, that thou hast founded them for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Long ago I learned from your written instructions that you made them to last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have known Your testimonies of old, "" That You have founded them for all time!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of old I have known Thy testimonies, That to the age Thou hast founded them!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Of old I knew from thy testimonies, for thou didst found them forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have known from the beginning concerning thy testimonies: that thou hast founded them for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:152>I have known from the beginning about your testimonies. For you founded them in eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Long have I known from your testimonies that you have established them forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I have known your testimony from the first because you have established it from eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of old have I known from Thy testimonies That Thou hast founded them for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I have known of old concerning thy testimonies, that thou hast founded them for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-152.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15849" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">151</span>You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true. <span class="reftext">152</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6924.htm" title="6924: qe·ḏem (N-ms) -- The front, of place, time. Or qedmah; from qadam; the front, of place or time; often used adverbially.">Long ago</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">I learned</a> <a href="/hebrew/5713.htm" title="5713: mê·‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Testimony, witness. Feminine of ed in its techn. Sense; testimony.">from Your testimonies</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3245.htm" title="3245: yə·saḏ·tām (V-Qal-Perf-2ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to set; intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. Settle, consult.">You have established them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever.</a> </span><span class="reftext">153</span>Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">1 Peter 1:25</a></span><br />but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9-10</a></span><br />Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a></span><br />Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a></span><br />For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35</a></span><br />If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-33.htm">Luke 21:33</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-34.htm">Psalm 89:34</a></span><br />I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Concerning your testimonies, I have known of old that you have founded them for ever.</p><p class="hdg">thy testimonies</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Psalm 119:144,160</a></b></br> The righteousness of thy testimonies <i>is</i> everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-34.htm">Psalm 89:34-37</a></b></br> My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Psalm 111:7,8</a></b></br> The works of his hands <i>are</i> verity and judgment; all his commandments <i>are</i> sure… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-142.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/93-2.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Established</a> <a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/107-36.htm">Founded</a> <a href="/psalms/106-35.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/psalms/119-146.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-146.htm">Testimonies</a> <a href="/psalms/119-146.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/119-148.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/psalms/140-11.htm">Established</a> <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-19.htm">Founded</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-32.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/psalms/119-155.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-157.htm">Testimonies</a> <a href="/psalms/119-157.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/119-154.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It implies a historical continuity and a longstanding tradition of faith. The psalmist's reflection on the past can be seen as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's truth, which has been known and trusted by generations. This echoes the biblical emphasis on remembering God's works and teachings, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7</a>, where the Israelites are encouraged to remember the days of old.<p><b>I learned from Your testimonies</b><br>The term "testimonies" refers to God's laws and decrees, which are a witness to His character and will. The psalmist's learning from these testimonies indicates a personal and intentional engagement with Scripture. This learning is not merely intellectual but involves a heart transformation, as seen in <a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a>, where the psalmist treasures God's word in his heart. The testimonies are a source of wisdom and guidance, as highlighted in <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a>, which states that the law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.<p><b>that You have established them</b><br>This phrase underscores the divine origin and authority of God's testimonies. The establishment of God's laws is not a human endeavor but a divine act, reflecting God's sovereignty and unchanging nature. The idea of God establishing His word is consistent with the biblical theme of God's eternal decrees, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a>, where the word of God is said to stand forever. This establishment assures believers of the reliability and trustworthiness of Scripture.<p><b>forever</b><br>The eternal nature of God's testimonies is emphasized here, highlighting their unchanging and perpetual relevance. This aligns with the biblical understanding of God's word as eternal, as seen in <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a>, where Jesus states that heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will never pass away. The concept of eternity in Scripture often points to God's timeless nature and His plans that transcend human history. This assurance of permanence provides believers with a foundation of hope and stability in a changing world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine author of the testimonies and statutes, whose eternal nature and unchanging word are central to this verse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/testimonies.htm">Testimonies</a></b><br>Refers to God's laws, decrees, and commandments, which are seen as eternal and unchanging.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the testimonies were originally given, serving as a historical context for the psalm.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/eternity.htm">Eternity</a></b><br>The concept of God's eternal nature and the everlasting validity of His word.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_nature_of_god's_word.htm">Eternal Nature of God's Word</a></b><br>God's testimonies are not subject to change or decay; they are as relevant today as they were when first given.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_the_past.htm">Learning from the Past</a></b><br>The psalmist's acknowledgment of learning from God's testimonies "long ago" encourages us to value historical and scriptural wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/foundation_for_life.htm">Foundation for Life</a></b><br>Understanding that God's word is established forever provides a stable foundation for our faith and daily living.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_unchanging_nature.htm">Trust in God's Unchanging Nature</a></b><br>In a world of constant change, we can find peace and assurance in the unchanging nature of God's word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_scripture.htm">Commitment to Scripture</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to commit ourselves to studying and living by God's eternal testimonies.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_day_of_christ's_meaning.htm">What secrets belong solely to the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_new_teachings_align_with_psalm_119.htm">In the New Testament, certain laws seem superseded by new teachings (e.g., Hebrews 8:13); how does this harmonize with Psalm 119’s emphasis on the perpetuity of God’s law (Psalm 119)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_eternal_divine_rule.htm">Psalm 93:2 proclaims an eternally established throne. Is there any historical or archeological record to support such a claim of perpetual divine rule?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ps._119_89_align_with_a_changing_universe.htm">If verse 89 says God's word is 'settled in heaven forever,' how does this align with scientific discoveries that the universe is constantly changing and expanding (Psalm 119:89)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(152) The more obvious rendering of this verse is, <span class= "ital">Of old I was instructed out of Thy testimonies, for</span>--<span class= "ital">not for a brief time, but for ever</span>--<span class= "ital">Thou didst found them, </span>where <span class= "ital">for ever </span>expresses indefinite past as well as indefinite future.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 152.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them forever</span>; rather, <span class="accented">from thy testimonies</span>. The study of God's commandments has long ago convinced the psalmist that they are no passing or temporary enactments, but eternal laws, decreed and laid down forever. The "testimonies" spoken of are, of course, the moral precepts of the Law, not its economical or political enactments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-152.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Long ago</span><br /><span class="heb">קֶ֣דֶם</span> <span class="translit">(qe·ḏem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6924.htm">Strong's 6924: </a> </span><span class="str2">The front, of place, time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I learned</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֭דַעְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏa‘·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Your testimonies</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעֵדֹתֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5713.htm">Strong's 5713: </a> </span><span class="str2">Testimony, witness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You have established them</span><br /><span class="heb">יְסַדְתָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·saḏ·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3245.htm">Strong's 3245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-152.htm">Psalm 119:152 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-152.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:152 Of old I have known from your (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-151.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:151"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:151" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:153"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:153" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>