New International VersionYour word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
New Living TranslationYour eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.
English Standard VersionForever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.
Berean Standard BibleYour word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
King James BibleLAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
New King James VersionForever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.
New American Standard BibleForever, LORD, Your word stands in heaven.
NASB 1995Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.
NASB 1977Forever, O LORD, Thy word is settled in heaven.
Legacy Standard BibleForever, O Yahweh, Your word stands firm in heaven.
Amplified BibleForever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven [standing firm and unchangeable].
Christian Standard BibleLORD, your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.
Holman Christian Standard Bible LORD, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.
American Standard Version? LAMEDH. For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.
Contemporary English VersionOur LORD, you are eternal! Your word will last as long as the heavens.
English Revised VersionLAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationO LORD, your word is established in heaven forever.
Good News TranslationYour word, O LORD, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven.
International Standard VersionYour word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven.
NET BibleO LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven.
New Heart English BibleLAMED. LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.
Webster's Bible TranslationLAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYour word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
World English BibleLAMEDH Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[LAMED] For all time, O YHWH, Your word is set up in the heavens.
Young's Literal Translation Lamed. To the age, O Jehovah, Thy word is set up in the heavens.
Smith's Literal TranslationForever, O Jehovah, thy word was set in the heavens. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible[LAMED] For ever, O Lord, thy word standeth firm in heaven.
Catholic Public Domain VersionLAMED. O Lord, your word remains firm in heaven, for all eternity.
New American Bible
Your word, LORD, stands forever; it is firm as the heavens.
New Revised Standard Version
The LORD exists forever; your word is firmly fixed in heaven.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
LAMED. For ever thou art, O LORD; thy word is established in heaven.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Lamed You are to eternity, LORD JEHOVAH, and your word stands in Heaven.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
For ever, O LORD, Thy word standeth fast in heaven.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thy word, O Lord, abides in heaven for ever.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet… 88Revive me according to Your loving devotion, that I may obey the testimony of Your mouth. 89Your word,O LORD,is everlasting;it is firmly fixedin the heavens.90Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.…
Cross References Isaiah 40:8The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”
Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
1 Peter 1:25but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.
Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
John 1:1-3In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.
Numbers 23:19God 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?
Isaiah 55:11so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.
2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Luke 21:33Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
John 17:17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.
1 Kings 8:56“Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses.
Romans 15:4For 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.
James 1:17Every 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.
2 Peter 1:19-21We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. / Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Treasury of Scripture For ever, O LORD, your word is settled in heaven. for ever Psalm 119:152,160 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever… Psalm 89:2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Jump to Previous AgeEternalFastFirmFirmlyFixedForeverHeavenHeavensSettledStandethStandsWordJump to Next AgeEternalFastFirmFirmlyFixedForeverHeavenHeavensSettledStandethStandsWordPsalm 119 1.This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2.Aleph.9.Beth17.Gimel25.Daleth33.He41.Waw49.Zayin57.Heth65.Teth73.Yodh81.Kaph89.Lamedh97.Mem105.Nun113.Samekh121.Ayin129.Pe137.Tsadhe145.Qoph153.Resh161.Sin and Shin169.TawYour word, O LORD, is everlasting;The phrase "Your word" refers to the divine revelation and commandments given by God. In the biblical context, "word" often signifies God's law, promises, and decrees. The term "everlasting" emphasizes the eternal nature of God's word, suggesting that it transcends time and remains relevant and authoritative across all generations. This aligns with Isaiah 40:8, which states, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." The concept of God's word being everlasting is foundational to the belief in the Bible's inerrancy and infallibility, suggesting that it is unchanging and reliable. it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
The imagery of God's word being "firmly fixed in the heavens" conveys a sense of stability and permanence. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the heavens were often seen as the realm of the divine, unchanging and beyond human reach. This phrase suggests that God's word is established in a place of ultimate authority and is not subject to earthly changes or challenges. It reflects the idea that God's decrees are sovereign and unalterable, much like the celestial bodies that follow their ordained courses. This can be connected toMatthew 24:35, where Jesus says, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away," reinforcing the eternal and unshakeable nature of divine truth. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. 2. HeavenThe dwelling place of God, symbolizing His sovereignty and the eternal nature of His decrees. 3. Psalmist (Traditionally David)The author of Psalm 119, expressing devotion to God's word and law. Teaching Points The Eternal Nature of God's WordGod's word is not subject to change or decay; it is as eternal as God Himself. This provides believers with a foundation of truth that is reliable and unchanging. The Authority of ScriptureSince God's word is settled in heaven, it holds ultimate authority over our lives. Believers are called to submit to its teachings and align their lives with its precepts. Trust in God's PromisesThe permanence of God's word assures us that His promises are trustworthy. We can have confidence in His faithfulness and rely on His word in every circumstance. Heavenly PerspectiveUnderstanding that God's word is settled in heaven encourages us to adopt a heavenly perspective, focusing on eternal truths rather than temporary earthly concerns. Consistency in Spiritual DisciplineJust as God's word is settled, believers are encouraged to be consistent in their study and application of Scripture, allowing it to shape their lives continually. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119
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)?
How should Christians dispose of old Bibles?
What are Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus?
What does Psalm 119:89 signify about God's word?LAMED. (89, 90) SeePsalm 89:2. Verse 89. - Forever, O Lord, thy Word is settled in heaven. God's Word, or Law, is eternal and unchanging - fixed and established forever in the heaven of heavens (comp. Psalm 89:2; James 1:17).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Your word,דְּ֝בָרְךָ֗(də·ḇā·rə·ḵā)Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a causeO LORD,יְהוָ֑ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069:YHWH[is] everlasting;לְעוֹלָ֥ם(lə·‘ō·w·lām)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769:Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, alwaysit is firmly fixedנִצָּ֥ב(niṣ·ṣāḇ)Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5324:To take one's stand, standin the heavens.בַּשָּׁמָֽיִם׃(baš·šā·mā·yim)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064:Heaven, sky
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