Psalms 111:8

What does Psalms 111:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 111:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

They are sustained for ever to the age. They are made in truth and uprightness.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

His heart is strengthened, he shall not be moved until he look over his enemies.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Maintained for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

Context

v.7The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.

v.8This passage

v.9He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 119:127

    Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

  • Revelation 15:3

    And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, thou King of the ages.

  • Psalms 19:9

    The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.

  • Romans 7:12

    So that the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and righteous, and good.

  • Isaiah 40:8

    The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand forever.

  • Romans 3:31

    Do we then make the law of none effect through faith? God forbid: nay, we establish the law.

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