Psalms 111:8
Psalms 111:8 in Multiple Translations
They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.
They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.
They remain rock-solid forever. He was true and right in saying what should be done.
They are stablished for euer and euer, and are done in trueth and equitie.
They are sustained for ever to the age. They are made in truth and uprightness.
They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
His heart is strengthened, he shall not be moved until he look over his enemies.
What he commands must be obeyed forever; and he acted in a true and righteous manner when he gave us those commands.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 111:8
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Psalms 111:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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סְמוּכִ֣ים
לָ/עַ֣ד
לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם
עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם
בֶּ/אֱמֶ֥ת
וְ/יָשָֽׁר
סְמוּכִ֣ים
çâmak
H5564
to support
V-Qal-Inf-c
לָ/עַ֣ד
ʻad
H5703
perpetuity
Prep | N-ms
לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Inf-c
בֶּ/אֱמֶ֥ת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
Prep | N-fs
וְ/יָשָֽׁר
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 111:8
סְמוּכִ֣ים
çâmak
H5564
"to support"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To support or lean on something, like a person or object, as seen in the Bible where God upholds his people. It means to hold something up or stand firm. This concept appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lean or lay upon, rest upon, lean against 1a2) to support, uphold, sustain 1b) (Niphal) to support or brace oneself 1c) (Piel) to sustain, refresh, revive
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain. See also: Genesis 27:37; Judges 16:29; Psalms 3:6.
לָ/עַ֣ד
ʻad
H5703
"perpetuity"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.
Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.
לְ/עוֹלָ֑ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בֶּ/אֱמֶ֥ת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
וְ/יָשָֽׁר
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Conj | Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 111:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 111:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:8
- Sermons on Psalms 111:8
Context — Majestic Is His Work
6He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations.
7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.
8They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.
9He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name. 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 5:18 | 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. |
| 2 | Psalms 19:9 | The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. |
| 3 | Revelation 15:3 | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! |
| 4 | Isaiah 40:8 | The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” |
| 5 | Romans 7:12 | So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good. |
| 6 | Psalms 119:127–128 | Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way. |
| 7 | Romans 3:31 | Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law. |
Psalms 111:8 Summary
This verse tells us that God's works are forever and always true and right. It means that God is faithful and always keeps His promises, as we see in Psalms 36:5 and Romans 3:4. Just like how God's works are eternal, His love and care for us are also forever. We can trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, knowing that He is always working for our good, as stated in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's works to be upheld forever and ever?
This means that God's works are eternal and unchanging, a testament to His faithfulness and reliability, as seen in Psalms 90:2 and Jeremiah 31:3.
How are God's works enacted in truth and uprightness?
God's works are a reflection of His character, which is rooted in truth and righteousness, as stated in Psalms 119:142 and Deuteronomy 32:4.
What is the significance of God's works being upheld forever?
The eternal nature of God's works provides assurance and comfort for believers, reminding them of God's sovereignty and faithfulness, as expressed in Isaiah 46:10 and Hebrews 13:8.
How does this verse relate to our understanding of God's covenant with His people?
This verse highlights the eternal and unchanging nature of God's covenant, which is a theme that runs throughout the Bible, including Genesis 17:7 and Luke 1:54-55.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I have experienced God's eternal and unchanging nature in my life?
- How can I reflect God's truth and uprightness in my own words and actions?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, even in uncertain times?
- How does the eternal nature of God's works impact my understanding of His love and care for me?
- What are some practical ways I can apply the truth of this verse to my daily life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 111:8
They stand fast for ever and ever,.... Not only the covenant and its promises do, but both law and Gospel, the commandments of the one and the doctrines of the other; the law is an eternal law, as to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 111:8
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. They stand fast (literally, are firmly supported) forever and ever - referring to "His commandments" or charges (Psalms 111:7).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 111:8
They stand fast, Heb. they are established upon the sure foundations of truth and uprightness, as it follows. Are done; constituted or ordered.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 111:8
Psalms 111:8 They stand fast for ever and ever, [and are] done in truth and uprightness.Ver. 8. They stand fast for ever and ever] The promises are infallible, good sure hold, not yea and nay, but yea and amen. And are done] i.e. Ordained, made, and ratified.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 111:8
Verse 8. They stand fast for ever] סמוכים semuchim, they are propped up, buttressed, for ever. They can never fail; for God's power supports his works, and his providence preserves the record of what he has done.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 111:8
8. Stablished for ever and ever, Made in truth and uprightness. This verse further characterises Jehovah’s precepts, and to suit his acrostic the poet uses the word ‘ãsûyîm in the sense of ‘made,’ ‘enacted,’ not in its common sense of ‘done,’ ‘performed’ (Psalms 103:18).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 111:8
They stand fast forever and ever - Margin, “established.” The Hebrew word means “sustained, supported.” They will not fail or fall.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 111:8
8. They stand fast for ever and ever—Literally, They [both his works and his commandments, Psalms 111:7,] are established from eternity to eternity. The idea of duration must here be taken in its widest sense.
Sermons on Psalms 111:8
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Authority and the Power of God's Word - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon emphasizes the authority of the Bible, highlighting that all Scripture is inspired by God through the Holy Spirit, making it profitable for doctrine, reproof, correctio |
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(Guidelines) Proof That the Bible Is the Word of God by J. Vernon McGee | J. Vernon McGee addresses the question of how we can be certain that the Bible is the Word of God, emphasizing the importance of both internal evidence and scriptural examination. |
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(Guidelines) Inspiration Ii by J. Vernon McGee | J. Vernon McGee emphasizes the concept of verbal plenary inspiration, asserting that every word of the Scriptures is divinely inspired and authoritative. He references early Church |
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God's Dwelling Place by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord earnestly and experiencing His visitation. The speaker shares a personal testimony of going through a diff |
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The Signature of God by Grant Jeffrey | The video titled "The Signature of God" is a two-part series that presents archaeological evidence supporting the trustworthiness of the Bible. It showcases archaeological digs in |
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Hyper-Grace the Great Deception of the 21st Century by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal anecdote about their daughters and the concept of surrendering for the sake of blessings. They then discuss the preaching of the good |
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(Where Is the Church Going) 6. One Day We Will Give an Account to God by Miki Hardy | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of staying true to the gospel of Jesus Christ and not getting involved in messages that have no sense or are meant to enterta |