Psalm 145:13
New International Version
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.

New Living Translation
For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The LORD always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does.

English Standard Version
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. [The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.]

Berean Standard Bible
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.

King James Bible
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

New King James Version
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

New American Standard Bible
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations. The LORD is faithful in His words, And holy in all His works.

NASB 1995
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

NASB 1977
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Thy dominion endures throughout all generations.

Legacy Standard Bible
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures from generation to every generation.

Amplified Bible
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

Christian Standard Bible
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; your rule is for all generations. The LORD is faithful in all his words and gracious in all his actions.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; Your rule is for all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and gracious in all His actions.

American Standard Version
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

Contemporary English Version
Your kingdom will never end, and you will rule forever. Our LORD, you keep your word and do everything you say.

English Revised Version
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Your empire endures throughout every generation.

Good News Translation
Your rule is eternal, and you are king forever. The LORD is faithful to his promises; he is merciful in all his acts.

International Standard Version
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your authority endures from one generation to another. [13b] God is faithful about everything he says and merciful in everything he does.

Majority Standard Bible
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.

NET Bible
Your kingdom is an eternal kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.

New Heart English Bible
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Your dominion endures throughout all generations. The LORD is faithful in all his words, and gracious in all his deeds.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

World English Bible
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Your dominion endures throughout all generations. Yahweh is faithful in all his words, and loving in all his deeds.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Your kingdom [is] a kingdom of all ages, "" And Your dominion [is] in all generations. [[YHWH [is] faithful in all His words, "" And kind in all His works.]]

Young's Literal Translation
Thy kingdom is a kingdom of all ages, And Thy dominion is in all generations.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thy kingdom a kingdom of all times, and thy dominion in every generation and generation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thy kingdom is a kingdom of all ages: and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Your kingdom is a kingdom for all ages, and your dominion is with all, from generation to generation. The Lord is faithful in all his words and holy in all his works.

New American Bible
Your reign is a reign for all ages, your dominion for all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in all his words, and loving in all his works.

New Revised Standard Version
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. The LORD is faithful in all his words, and gracious in all his deeds.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endures throughout all generations. The LORD is faithful in his words and righteous in all his works.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Your Kingdom is a Kingdom of all the ages and your authority is unto all generations of generations. LORD JEHOVAH is faithful in his words and righteous in all his works.*
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thy kingdom is a kingdom for all ages, And Thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is faithful in his words, and holy in all his works.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Exalt You, My God and King
12to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom. 13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions. 14The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.…

Cross References
Daniel 4:3
How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation.

Daniel 7:14
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Psalm 103:19
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.

Psalm 146:10
The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Hallelujah!

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

Luke 1:33
and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

1 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 1:8
But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Psalm 10:16
The LORD is King forever and ever; the nations perish from His land.

Psalm 29:10
The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.

Psalm 93:1-2
The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. / Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity.

Psalm 102:12
But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations.

Psalm 119:90
Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.


Treasury of Scripture

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.

kingdom

Psalm 146:10
The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Daniel 2:44
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

everlasting kingdom.

1 Corinthians 15:21-28
For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead…

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Psalm 145
1. David praises God for his fame
8. For his goodness
11. For his kingdom
14. For his providence
17. For his justice, holiness, and savings mercy














Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom
This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God's reign, contrasting with the temporary kingdoms of the world. In biblical context, God's kingdom is often seen as both a present reality and a future hope, as seen in Daniel 7:14, where it is prophesied that His dominion is everlasting. The concept of an everlasting kingdom is also echoed in the New Testament, particularly in the teachings of Jesus about the Kingdom of God (e.g., Luke 1:33). This eternal aspect underscores God's sovereignty and the ultimate fulfillment of His promises.

and Your dominion endures through all generations
This highlights the unchanging and perpetual authority of God over creation. Historically, this would have been a comforting assurance to the Israelites, who experienced the rise and fall of many earthly empires. The phrase connects to the promise made to David in 2 Samuel 7:16, where God assures him that his throne will be established forever. It also points to the continuity of God's rule, unaffected by time or human history, and is a reminder of His faithfulness to all generations.

The LORD is faithful in all His words
This statement affirms God's reliability and trustworthiness. Throughout Scripture, God's faithfulness is a recurring theme, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which speaks of God keeping His covenant and lovingkindness to a thousand generations. The faithfulness of God is foundational to the believer's trust in His promises, as He consistently fulfills His word, unlike human rulers who may fail or change.

and kind in all His actions
This phrase reflects God's benevolent nature and His compassionate dealings with humanity. The kindness of God is evident throughout the Bible, from His provision for Israel in the wilderness to the ultimate act of kindness in sending Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind (Titus 3:4-5). This kindness is not only a characteristic of God but also a model for believers to emulate, as seen in the call to be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The author of Psalm 145, King David, is expressing his praise and adoration for God's eternal kingdom and His faithfulness.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The central figure in this verse, representing God's eternal nature and His faithful and kind character.

3. God's Kingdom
Refers to the divine rule and reign of God, which is eternal and unchanging.

4. Generations
This term emphasizes the continuity and perpetuity of God's dominion across all ages and peoples.

5. The Faithfulness and Kindness of God
Attributes of God highlighted in this verse, showing His reliability and benevolence in His dealings with creation.
Teaching Points
The Eternal Nature of God's Kingdom
God's kingdom is not limited by time or space; it is everlasting. This provides believers with hope and assurance that God's rule is unchanging and reliable.

God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The faithfulness of God is a constant through all generations. Believers can trust in His promises and His word, knowing that He is consistent and true.

The Kindness of God in Action
God's kindness is evident in His actions towards us. As recipients of His kindness, we are called to reflect His character in our interactions with others.

Living Under God's Dominion
Recognizing God's dominion calls us to live in submission to His will, aligning our lives with His purposes and seeking His guidance in all things.

Trusting in God's Sovereignty
In a world of uncertainty, trusting in God's sovereign rule provides peace and stability. We can rest in the knowledge that He is in control and His plans are for our good.(13) See margin, and comp. Daniel 4:3; Daniel 4:34. But it is not necessary to see any dependence between the passages because of the recurrence of phrases which must have been of daily use in the theocracy.

The nun stanza, which should come after Psalm 145:13, has most probably dropped away. The LXX. and Vulg., Syriac, and Ethiopic have here a variation of Psalm 145:17, which would, in Hebrew, give a verse beginning with the required letter; but it is unknown to the other ancient versions, is rejected by the Jewish writers, and, though found in one Hebrew MS., is apparently suspicious there. But these arguments can hardly weigh against the improbability that, in an artificial composition, one letter (and that an easy one for the purpose) should have been either purposely or accidentally omitted in the original draft, especially when we reflect how extremely unlikely it was that the LXX. should trouble themselves to supply a verse in order to keep up an arrangement of which they took no other notice, perhaps even hardly observed it.

Verse 13. - Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom (comp. Daniel 4:3, 34). It is inconceivable that God's kingdom should come to an end. He cannot will it to cease, and so dethrone himself. Much less can any other, and necessarily inferior, power overthrow it. And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. This is rather an anti-climax, since the generations of men will one day cease; but it was a customary phrase (Psalm 33:11; Psalm 45:17; Psalm 49:11; Psalm 61:6; Psalm 62:5, etc.), and brought home to men the thought that his special "dominion" was over them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Your kingdom
מַֽלְכוּתְךָ֗ (mal·ḵū·ṯə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom

is an everlasting
עֹֽלָמִ֑ים (‘ō·lā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

kingdom,
מַלְכ֥וּת (mal·ḵūṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom

and Your dominion
וּ֝מֶֽמְשֶׁלְתְּךָ֗ (ū·mem·šel·tə·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4475: Rule, a realm, a ruler

[endures] through
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

generations.
דּ֥וֹר (dō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling

The LORD is faithful in all His words

and kind in all His actions.
וָדֽוֹר׃ (wā·ḏō·wr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling


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