Psalm 119:89
New International Version
Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

New Living Translation
Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.

English Standard Version
Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.

Berean Standard Bible
Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.

King James Bible
LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

New King James Version
Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.

New American Standard Bible
Forever, LORD, Your word stands in heaven.

NASB 1995
Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.

NASB 1977
Forever, O LORD, Thy word is settled in heaven.

Legacy Standard Bible
Forever, O Yahweh, Your word stands firm in heaven.

Amplified Bible
Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven [standing firm and unchangeable].

Christian Standard Bible
LORD, your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
LORD, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.

American Standard Version
? LAMEDH. For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, you are eternal! Your word will last as long as the heavens.

English Revised Version
LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
O LORD, your word is established in heaven forever.

Good News Translation
Your word, O LORD, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven.

International Standard Version
Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven.

Majority Standard Bible
Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.

NET Bible
O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven.

New Heart English Bible
LAMED. LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

World English Bible
LAMEDH Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
[LAMED] For all time, O YHWH, Your word is set up in the heavens.

Young's Literal Translation
Lamed. To the age, O Jehovah, Thy word is set up in the heavens.

Smith's Literal Translation
Forever, O Jehovah, thy word was set in the heavens.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
[LAMED] For ever, O Lord, thy word standeth firm in heaven.

Catholic Public Domain Version
LAMED. O Lord, your word remains firm in heaven, for all eternity.

New American Bible
Your word, LORD, stands forever; it is firm as the heavens.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD exists forever; your word is firmly fixed in heaven.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
LAMED. For ever thou art, O LORD; thy word is established in heaven.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Lamed You are to eternity, LORD JEHOVAH, and your word stands in Heaven.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For ever, O LORD, Thy word standeth fast in heaven.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thy word, O Lord, abides in heaven for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
88Revive me according to Your loving devotion, that I may obey the testimony of Your mouth. 89Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens. 90Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.…

Cross References
Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

1 Peter 1:25
but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Numbers 23:19
God 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?

Isaiah 55:11
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Luke 21:33
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

1 Kings 8:56
“Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

James 1:17
Every 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.

2 Peter 1:19-21
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. / Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

For ever, O LORD, your word is settled in heaven.

for ever

Psalm 119:152,160
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever…

Psalm 89:2
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

Matthew 5:18
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














Your word
The phrase "Your word" refers to the divine communication from God, encapsulated in the Scriptures. In Hebrew, the term "dabar" is used, which signifies not just spoken words but also God's promises, decrees, and commands. Historically, the Word of God has been seen as a guiding light for the faithful, providing wisdom and direction. In the context of Psalm 119, which is a profound meditation on the law of God, "Your word" underscores the centrality of Scripture in the life of a believer. It is a reminder that God's word is not just a collection of texts but a living, active force that shapes and sustains the universe.

O LORD
The use of "O LORD" in this verse is a direct address to Yahweh, the covenant name of God revealed to Moses. This name is deeply significant in the Hebrew tradition, representing God's eternal presence and faithfulness. The invocation of "O LORD" in this context emphasizes a personal relationship with God, acknowledging His sovereignty and authority. It is a call to recognize the divine source of the Word, which is not merely human wisdom but the revelation of the Creator Himself.

is everlasting
The phrase "is everlasting" highlights the eternal nature of God's word. The Hebrew word "olam" is used here, which conveys the idea of perpetuity and timelessness. This reflects the belief that God's word transcends time and remains relevant across all generations. Historically, this has been a source of comfort and assurance for believers, knowing that God's promises and truths are unchanging. In a world where everything is subject to change, the everlasting nature of God's word provides a firm foundation for faith and life.

it is firmly fixed
"Firmly fixed" suggests stability and immovability. The Hebrew word "natsab" conveys the idea of being established or set in place. This imagery evokes the picture of something that is unshakeable and enduring. In the ancient Near Eastern context, where the natural world was often seen as unpredictable and chaotic, the idea of God's word being firmly fixed offers a sense of security and order. It reassures believers that God's decrees are not subject to the whims of time or circumstance but are steadfast and reliable.

in the heavens
The phrase "in the heavens" signifies the divine origin and authority of God's word. The heavens, in biblical literature, are often associated with God's dwelling place and the realm of His sovereignty. By stating that God's word is fixed in the heavens, the psalmist emphasizes its supreme authority and unassailable position. This heavenly fixation implies that God's word governs not only earthly matters but also the entire cosmos. It invites believers to look beyond the temporal and the earthly, to trust in the divine order established by God's eternal word.

LAMED.

(89, 90) See Psalm 89:2.

Verse 89. - Forever, O Lord, thy Word is settled in heaven. God's Word, or Law, is eternal and unchanging - fixed and established forever in the heaven of heavens (comp. Psalm 89:2; James 1:17).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Your word,
דְּ֝בָרְךָ֗ (də·ḇā·rə·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

O LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

[is] everlasting;
לְעוֹלָ֥ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

it is firmly fixed
נִצָּ֥ב (niṣ·ṣāḇ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5324: To take one's stand, stand

in the heavens.
בַּשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (baš·šā·mā·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky


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