New International VersionYour statutes, LORD, stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days.
New Living TranslationYour royal laws cannot be changed. Your reign, O LORD, is holy forever and ever.
English Standard VersionYour decrees are very trustworthy; holiness befits your house, O LORD, forevermore.
Berean Standard BibleYour testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, for all the days to come.
King James BibleThy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
New King James VersionYour testimonies are very sure; Holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, forever.
New American Standard BibleYour testimonies are fully confirmed; Holiness is pleasing to Your house, LORD, forevermore.
NASB 1995Your testimonies are fully confirmed; Holiness befits Your house, O LORD, forevermore.
NASB 1977Thy testimonies are fully confirmed; Holiness befits Thy house, O LORD, forevermore.
Legacy Standard BibleYour testimonies are very faithful; Holiness befits Your house, O Yahweh, forevermore.
Amplified BibleYour precepts are fully confirmed and completely reliable; Holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, forever.
Christian Standard BibleLORD, your testimonies are completely reliable; holiness adorns your house for all the days to come.
Holman Christian Standard Bible LORD, Your testimonies are completely reliable; holiness is the beauty of Your house for all the days to come.
American Standard VersionThy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thy house, O Jehovah, for evermore.
Contemporary English VersionYour decisions are firm, and your temple will always be beautiful and holy.
English Revised VersionThy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for evermore.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationYour written testimonies are completely reliable. O LORD, holiness is what makes your house beautiful for days without end.
Good News TranslationYour laws are eternal, LORD, and your Temple is holy indeed, forever and ever.
International Standard VersionYour decrees are very trustworthy, and holiness always befits your house, LORD.
NET BibleThe rules you set down are completely reliable. Holiness aptly adorns your house, O LORD, forever.
New Heart English BibleYour statutes stand firm. Holiness adorns your house, LORD, forevermore.
Webster's Bible TranslationThy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thy house, O LORD, for ever. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYour testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, for all the days to come.
World English BibleYour statutes stand firm. Holiness adorns your house, Yahweh, forever more. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYour testimonies have been very steadfast, "" Holiness befits Your house, O YHWH, for [the] length of [Your] days!
Young's Literal Translation Thy testimonies have been very stedfast, To Thy house comely is holiness, O Jehovah, for length of days!
Smith's Literal TranslationThy testimonies were very firm: holiness was becoming to thy house, O Jehovah, to length of days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThy testimonies are become exceedingly credible: holiness becometh thy house, O Lord, unto length of days.
Catholic Public Domain VersionYour testimonies have been made exceedingly trustworthy. Sanctity befits your house, O Lord, with length of days.
New American Bible
Your decrees are firmly established; holiness befits your house, LORD, for all the length of days.
New Revised Standard Version
Your decrees are very sure; holiness befits your house, O LORD, forevermore.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
Thy testimonies are very sure; holiness becomes thy house, O LORD, for ever.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And your testimonies are very trustworthy; holiness is fitting for your house, LORD JEHOVAH, for the length of days!OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Thy testimonies are very sure, Holiness becometh Thy house, O LORD, for evermore.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thy testimonies are made very sure: holiness becomes thine house, O Lord, for ever.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The LORD Reigns!… 4Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic. 5Your testimoniesare fullyconfirmed;holinessadornsYour house,O LORD,for all the daysto come.
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 6:18Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.
John 17:17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.
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?
2 Timothy 2:13if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
Psalm 19:7-9The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
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.
1 Samuel 15:29Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.”
Titus 1:2in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.
Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
Romans 3:4Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”
2 Corinthians 1:20For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
Psalm 119:89Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
Treasury of Scripture Your testimonies are very sure: holiness becomes your house, O LORD, for ever. thy Psalm 19:7,8 The law of the LORDis perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORDis sure, making wise the simple… Psalm 119:111,129,138,144 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for theyare the rejoicing of my heart… Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word,it is becausethere is no light in them. holiness Psalm 5:4-7 For thouart not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee… Psalm 99:5,9 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool;for heis holy… Leviticus 10:3 Then Moses said unto Aaron, Thisis it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace. forever. Jump to Previous AdornsBefitsConfirmedDecreesEndlessEvermoreFirmForevermoreFullyHolinessHolyHouseLengthRightStandStatutesStedfastSureTestimoniesWitnessJump to Next AdornsBefitsConfirmedDecreesEndlessEvermoreFirmForevermoreFullyHolinessHolyHouseLengthRightStandStatutesStedfastSureTestimoniesWitnessPsalm 93 1.The majesty, stability, power, and holiness of Christ's kingdom.Your testimonies are fully confirmed;This phrase emphasizes the reliability and truth of God's Word. In the biblical context, "testimonies" often refer to God's laws, decrees, and promises. The confirmation of these testimonies is seen throughout Scripture, as God's promises are fulfilled time and again. For example, the prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah are confirmed in the New Testament through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ ( Luke 24:44). The historical reliability of the Bible is supported by archaeological findings, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, which affirm the consistency of biblical texts over centuries. This phrase reassures believers of the steadfastness of God's Word, encouraging trust and obedience. holiness adorns Your house,
Holiness is a central attribute of God, and it is what sets Him apart from all creation. In the Old Testament, the "house" of God refers to the temple in Jerusalem, a place where God's presence dwelled among His people. The temple was adorned with elements that symbolized purity and divine beauty, such as gold and precious stones (1 Kings 6:20-22). This phrase underscores the idea that God's dwelling place is characterized by holiness, which is also a call for His people to live holy lives (1 Peter 1:15-16). The New Testament expands this concept, teaching that believers themselves are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), and thus, holiness should adorn their lives. O LORD,
The use of "LORD" in all capitals signifies the translation of the divine name YHWH, which is considered sacred and represents God's eternal, self-existent nature. This name is deeply connected to God's covenant relationship with Israel, as seen inExodus 3:14-15, where God reveals Himself to Moses as "I AM WHO I AM." The invocation of this name in the psalm is a reminder of God's faithfulness and His unchanging character. It also points to the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ, who is identified as the "I AM" inJohn 8:58, affirming His divinity and eternal existence. for all the days to come.
This phrase speaks to the eternal nature of God's holiness and the enduring truth of His testimonies. It assures believers that God's character and His Word remain constant throughout all generations. This is echoed in passages likeIsaiah 40:8, which states, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." The eternal aspect of God's promises is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). This assurance provides hope and stability for believers, knowing that God's presence and His truth will never change. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing the eternal, sovereign God whose testimonies and holiness are emphasized. 2. The House of the LORDSymbolically refers to the temple or dwelling place of God, which is adorned with holiness. 3. The Testimonies of the LORDRefers to God's laws, decrees, and promises, which are described as fully confirmed and trustworthy. Teaching Points The Reliability of God's WordGod's testimonies are fully confirmed, meaning they are reliable and trustworthy. Believers can have confidence in the Scriptures as the foundation for faith and practice. The Call to HolinessHoliness adorns God's house, indicating that those who belong to Him are called to live lives set apart for His purposes. This is a call to personal and communal holiness. Eternal Nature of God's HolinessThe phrase "for all the days to come" underscores the eternal nature of God's holiness. Believers are reminded of the timelessness of God's character and His unchanging standards. The Presence of God in WorshipThe house of the LORD is adorned with holiness, suggesting that worship should be approached with reverence and purity. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a heart of worship that reflects God's holiness. The Impact of God's Testimonies on LifeAs God's testimonies are fully confirmed, they have the power to transform lives. Believers are encouraged to immerse themselves in Scripture, allowing it to shape their thoughts, actions, and character. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 93
Psalm 93:5 declares God’s statutes to be trustworthy. How do skeptics reconcile this with perceived contradictions or inconsistencies found elsewhere in Scripture?
If Psalm 15 is attributed to David, how can a flawed king instruct perfect moral conduct without undermining his own credibility?
How does calling for coals of fire upon evildoers in Psalm 140:10 align with the concept of a merciful God?
Is it possible for God to commit sin?(5) Thy testimonies.--This statement must be taken in close connection with that of the preceding verse. The permanence of the covenant, and of the outward signs that attest it, is to the Israelite proof of the superiority of the Divine power over the forces of nature. We may extend the thought, and say that the moral law is a truer evidence of the existence of God than the uniformity of natural laws. Verse 5. - Thy testimonies are very sure. God's "testimonies" are his commandments, considered as witnesses to man of his nature and his will respecting them. They are "very sure," i.e. firm and unalterable, partaking of his unchangeability ( James 1:17). Holiness becometh thinehouse, O Lord, forever. "Holiness" here seems to mean "sanctity," "inviolability" (Kay, Cheyne; comp. 1 Samuel 6:20; Isaiah 6:13). This is a tacit appeal to God to keep his temple free from all profanation and pollution in the future. The psalmist does not really ask that it shall continue inviolate "forever," but "to length of days," i.e. for an ample period.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Your testimoniesעֵֽדֹתֶ֨יךָ ׀(‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā)Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5713:Testimony, witnessare fullyמְאֹ֗ד(mə·’ōḏ)Adverb
Strong's 3966:Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedilyconfirmed;נֶאֶמְנ֬וּ(ne·’em·nū)Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 539:To confirm, supportholinessקֹ֑דֶשׁ(qō·ḏeš)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944:A sacred place, thing, sanctityadornsנַאֲוָה־(na·’ă·wāh-)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4998:To be at home, to be pleasant, beautifulYour house,לְבֵיתְךָ֥(lə·ḇê·ṯə·ḵā)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1004:A houseO LORD,יְ֝הוָ֗ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelfor all the daysלְאֹ֣רֶךְ(lə·’ō·reḵ)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 753:Lengthto come.יָמִֽים׃(yā·mîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117:A day
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