CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children's children--</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/psalms/103-17.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/17/19_Psa_103_017.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Psalm 103:17 - Bless the LORD, O My Soul" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children's children--" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/psalms/103-17.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/psalms/103-17.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/psalms/">Psalms</a> > <a href="/psalms/103.htm">Chapter 103</a> > Verse 17</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad17.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/psalms/103-16.htm" title="Psalm 103:16">◄</a> Psalm 103:17 <a href="/psalms/103-18.htm" title="Psalm 103:18">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/103.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/103.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD&#8217s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children&#8217s children—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/103.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But the love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/103.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/103.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/103.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the mercy of the LORD <i>is</i> from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/103.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the mercy of the LORD <i>is</i> from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/103.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting for those who fear Him, And His justice to the children’s children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/103.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children&#8217s children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/103.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/103.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the lovingkindness of Yahweh is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/103.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/103.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But from eternity to eternity the LORD’s faithful love is toward those who fear him, and his righteousness toward the grandchildren<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/103.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But from eternity to eternity the LORD&#8217s faithful love is toward those who fear Him, and His righteousness toward the grandchildren <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/103.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/103.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD is always kind to those who worship him, and he keeps his promises to their descendants <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/103.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/103.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting, the LORD's mercy is on those who fear him. His righteousness belongs to their children and grandchildren,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/103.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But for those who honor the LORD, his love lasts forever, and his goodness endures for all generations <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/103.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet the LORD's gracious love remains throughout eternity for those who fear him and his righteous acts extend to their children's children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/103.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children?s children?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/103.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/103.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD's loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children's children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/103.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness to children's children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/103.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Yahweh’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/103.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the kindness of YHWH "" [Is] from age even to age on those fearing Him, "" And His righteousness to sons’ sons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/103.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the kindness of Jehovah Is from age even unto age on those fearing Him, And His righteousness to sons' sons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/103.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the mercy of Jehovah is from forever even to forever upon those fearing him, and his justice to sons' sons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/103.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity and unto eternity upon them that fear him: And his justice unto children's children, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/103.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 102:17>But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity, and even unto eternity, upon those who fear him. And his justice is with the sons of the sons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/103.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD’s mercy is from age to age, toward those who fear him. His salvation is for the children’s children <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/103.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/103.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that reverence him, and his righteousness to children's children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/103.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The grace of LORD JEHOVAH is from eternity and unto eternity upon his worshipers and his righteousness to their children's children<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/103.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, And His righteousness unto children's children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/103.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the mercy of the Lord is from generation to generation upon them that fear him, and his righteousness to children's children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/103-17.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=12760" 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/103.htm">Bless the LORD, O My Soul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: mê·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">But from everlasting</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">everlasting</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: wə·ḥe·seḏ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">the loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">extends to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yə·rê·’āw (Adj-mpc:: 3ms) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">those who fear Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: wə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">and His righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">to their children’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">children—</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts.…<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="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a></span><br />Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, / maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a></span><br />Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-8.htm">Isaiah 54:8</a></span><br />In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a></span><br />Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a></span><br />Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Jeremiah 31:3</a></span><br />The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a></span><br />Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18-20</a></span><br />Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. / You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50</a></span><br />His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Luke 1:54-55</a></span><br />He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, / as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a></span><br />For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a></span><br />For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Ephesians 2:4-5</a></span><br />But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, / made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on them that fear him, and his righteousness to children's children;</p><p class="hdg">the mercy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1,2</a></b></br> Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Psalm 100:5</a></b></br> For the LORD <i>is</i> good; his mercy <i>is</i> everlasting; and his truth <i>endureth</i> to all generations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">Psalm 118:1</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good: because his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="hdg">his righteousness</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-31.htm">Psalm 22:31</a></b></br> They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done <i>this</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-13.htm">Isaiah 46:13</a></b></br> I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/51-6.htm">Isaiah 51:6</a></b></br> Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.</p><p class="hdg">unto children's</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/90-16.htm">Psalm 90:16</a></b></br> Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-6.htm">Exodus 20:6</a></b></br> And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/10-15.htm">Deuteronomy 10:15</a></b></br> Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, <i>even</i> you above all people, as <i>it is</i> this day.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/103-9.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Children</a> <a href="/job/19-17.htm">Children's</a> <a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/103-11.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/psalms/103-11.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/103-6.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/103-11.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/104-5.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/105-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/128-6.htm">Children's</a> <a href="/psalms/105-10.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/105-10.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/104-7.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/113-3.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 103</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">An exhortation to bless God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/103-5.htm">And for the constancy thereof</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/103.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/103.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But from everlasting to everlasting</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God's attributes, particularly His loving devotion. The concept of "everlasting" is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting God's unchanging and infinite nature (<a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a>). It contrasts the temporal nature of human life with the eternal nature of God, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a>, where the Word of God stands forever. This eternal perspective is foundational to understanding God's covenantal faithfulness throughout biblical history.<p><b>the loving devotion of the LORD</b><br>"Loving devotion" translates the Hebrew word "chesed," which encompasses steadfast love, mercy, and covenantal loyalty. This term is central to God's relationship with Israel, as seen in His covenant with Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>) and His promises to David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). It reflects God's commitment to His people despite their unfaithfulness, as illustrated in the prophetic writings, such as Hosea, where God's love persists despite Israel's infidelity.<p><b>extends to those who fear Him</b><br>The fear of the LORD is a foundational concept in wisdom literature, such as <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>, where it is described as the beginning of knowledge. This fear is not terror but a reverent awe and respect for God's holiness and authority. It denotes a relationship of obedience and trust, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like Job (<a href="/job/1.htm">Job 1:1</a>) and Daniel (<a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a>). This reverence is a prerequisite for experiencing God's loving devotion.<p><b>and His righteousness to their children’s children—</b><br>This phrase underscores the generational impact of God's righteousness, which is His moral perfection and justice. The promise of God's righteousness extending to descendants is reminiscent of the blessings promised to Abraham's offspring (<a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7</a>). It highlights the biblical principle of generational blessings and responsibilities, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>, where parents are instructed to teach God's commandments to their children. This continuity reflects God's faithfulness to His covenant and His desire for His people to walk in His ways across generations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, known for His steadfast love and faithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_fear_him.htm">Those who fear Him</a></b><br>Refers to individuals who have a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His authority and majesty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/children's_children.htm">Children’s children</a></b><br>The descendants of those who fear the LORD, indicating the generational impact of God's promises and blessings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_nature_of_god's_love.htm">Eternal Nature of God's Love</a></b><br>God's loving devotion is not limited by time; it spans from everlasting to everlasting, offering believers a foundation of security and hope.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord_as_a_key_to_blessing.htm">Fear of the LORD as a Key to Blessing</a></b><br>Reverence and awe for God are crucial for experiencing His loving devotion and righteousness, impacting not only individuals but also their descendants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_impact_of_faithfulness.htm">Generational Impact of Faithfulness</a></b><br>The faithfulness of one generation can lead to blessings for future generations, encouraging believers to live in a way that honors God and benefits their descendants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteousness_as_a_legacy.htm">God's Righteousness as a Legacy</a></b><br>The righteousness of God is a gift that can be passed down, encouraging believers to cultivate a life of integrity and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to trust in the enduring promises of God, knowing that His love and righteousness are unwavering and extend beyond their lifetime.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_103.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 103</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_work_effectively_daily.htm">What does 'from everlasting to everlasting' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_'from_everlasting_to_everlasting'.htm">What does "from everlasting to everlasting" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_144_4_contradict_genesis_1_27.htm">Does Psalm 144:4’s depiction of human life as fleeting contradict other scriptures that emphasize humanity’s inherent value (e.g., Genesis 1:27)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_hereditary_spirits_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about hereditary spirits?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/103.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him</span> (comp. vers. 11, 13). Through this "everlasting mercy" of God, man, though so feeble and fragile, does not wholly pass away, but continues to be the recipient of God's bounty. <span class="cmt_word">And his righteousness unto children's children.</span> God's "righteousness" is his everlasting justice, by which he gives to men according to their deserts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/103-17.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">But from everlasting</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעוֹלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | 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 /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everlasting</span><br /><span class="heb">ע֭וֹלָם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><br /><span class="word">the loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֶ֤סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥe·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֨ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">extends to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who fear Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרֵאָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rê·’āw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and His righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to their children’s</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">children—</span><br /><span class="heb">בָנִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 103:17 But Yahweh's loving kindness is from everlasting (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/103-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 103:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 103:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/103-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 103:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 103:18" /></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>