King James Version
Psalms 111:8 in the King James Version says “They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. stand: Heb. are established” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 111 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. stand: Heb. are established”
Psalms 111:8 · KJV
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. stand: Heb. are established
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. a good: or, good success his commandments: Heb. them
KJV Study — Public Domain
“They stand fast”
H5564to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
“for ever”
H5703properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e., (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or wit
“and ever”
H5769properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
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