King James Version

What Does Psalms 103:17 Mean?

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

Context

15

As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

16

For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. it is: Heb. it is not

17

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

18

To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

19

The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

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Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
17-21. Past experience again encourages. **taught me, &c.--**by providential dealings.

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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