Psalms 102:12
Psalms 102:12 in Multiple Translations
But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations.
But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.
But thou, O Jehovah, wilt abide for ever; And thy memorial name unto all generations.
But you, O Lord, are eternal; and your name will never come to an end.
But you, Lord, reign forever, your fame will last for all generations.
But thou, O Lord, doest remaine for euer, and thy remembrance from generation to generation.
And Thou, O Jehovah, to the age abidest, And Thy memorial to all generations.
But you, LORD, will remain forever; your renown endures to all generations.
But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance to all generations.
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our iniquities from us.
But Yahweh, you are our king who rules [MTY] forever; people who are not yet born will remember you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 102:12
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Psalms 102:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יָ֭מַ/י
כְּ/צֵ֣ל
נָט֑וּי
וַ֝/אֲנִ֗י
כָּ/עֵ֥שֶׂב
אִיבָֽשׁ
יָ֭מַ/י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp | Suff
כְּ/צֵ֣ל
tsêl
H6738
shadow
Prep | N-ms
נָט֑וּי
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
V-Qal-Inf-c
וַ֝/אֲנִ֗י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
כָּ/עֵ֥שֶׂב
ʻeseb
H6212
vegetation
Prep | N-ms
אִיבָֽשׁ
yâbêsh
H3001
to wither
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:12
יָ֭מַ/י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
כְּ/צֵ֣ל
tsêl
H6738
"shadow"
Prep | N-ms
A shadow refers to a dark area, often providing shade or protection, like the shadow of a tree in Isaiah 4:6. It can also symbolize the fleeting nature of life, as mentioned in Psalm 102:11.
Definition: 1) shadow, shade 1a) shadow (on dial) 1b) shadow, shade (as protection) 1c) shadow (symbolic of transitoriness of life) Also means: tse.lel (צֵלֶל "shadow" H6752)
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: defence, shade(-ow). See also: Genesis 19:8; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Psalms 17:8.
נָט֑וּי
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
וַ֝/אֲנִ֗י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
כָּ/עֵ֥שֶׂב
ʻeseb
H6212
"vegetation"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means vegetation or grass, representing growth and new life. It is used in Genesis 1:11 to describe the creation of plants and in Psalm 23:2 to describe a peaceful landscape.
Definition: herb, herbage, grass, green plants Aramaic equivalent: a.sav (עֲשַׂב "grass" H6211B)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: grass, herb. See also: Genesis 1:11; Psalms 72:16; Psalms 92:8.
אִיבָֽשׁ
yâbêsh
H3001
"to wither"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to wither or dry up, like a plant without water. It can also mean to be ashamed or disappointed. The Bible uses it to describe things that have lost their freshness or vitality.
Definition: 1) to make dry, wither, be dry, become dry, be dried up, be withered 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be dry, be dried up, be without moisture 1a2) to be dried up 1b) (Piel) to make dry, dry up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to dry up, make dry 1c1a) to dry up (water) 1c1b) to make dry, wither 1c1c) to exhibit dryness
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: be ashamed, clean, be confounded, (make) dry (up), (do) shame(-fully), [idiom] utterly, wither (away). See also: Genesis 8:7; Jeremiah 6:15; Psalms 22:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 102:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:12
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
- Sermons on Psalms 102:12
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
10because of Your indignation and wrath, for You have picked me up and cast me aside.
11My days are like lengthening shadows, and I wither away like grass.
12But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations.
13You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor— the appointed time has come. 14For Your servants delight in her stones and take pity on her dust.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 135:13 | Your name, O LORD, endures forever, Your renown, O LORD, through all generations. |
| 2 | Lamentations 5:19 | You, O LORD, reign forever; Your throne endures from generation to generation. |
| 3 | Exodus 3:15 | God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation. |
| 4 | Psalms 9:7 | But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. |
| 5 | Hebrews 13:8 | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. |
| 6 | Revelation 1:17–18 | When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. |
| 7 | Isaiah 44:6 | Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. |
| 8 | Isaiah 60:15 | Whereas you have been forsaken and despised, with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from age to age. |
| 9 | Psalms 90:1–2 | Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations. Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. |
| 10 | Psalms 102:24–27 | I say: “O my God, do not take me in the midst of my days! Your years go on through all generations. In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on. But You remain the same, and Your years will never end. |
Psalms 102:12 Summary
This verse reminds us that even when we feel weak or struggling, God is still on His throne, ruling over all things. He is eternal and unchanging, and His fame and glory will never fade, as seen in Psalms 102:12. This gives us hope and comfort, knowing that He is always with us and will always be worthy of our praise, just like it says in Revelation 4:8. We can trust in His eternal nature and share His renown with others, just as the psalmist did in this verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God sits enthroned forever?
This phrase emphasizes God's eternal and unchanging nature, as seen in Psalms 102:12, where He is described as sitting enthroned forever, and in Hebrews 13:8, which states that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
How does God's renown endure to all generations?
God's renown endures through the testimony of His people, as seen in Psalms 102:12, and through the passing down of His Word, as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:6-7, where parents are instructed to teach God's commands to their children.
What is the significance of this verse in the context of the surrounding verses?
This verse serves as a contrast to the preceding verses, which describe the psalmist's feelings of rejection and frailty, and it looks forward to the following verses, which express hope for God's compassion on Zion, as seen in Psalms 102:13-14.
How can we apply this verse to our lives?
We can apply this verse by trusting in God's eternal and unchanging nature, and by sharing His renown with future generations, as seen in Psalms 102:12, and by following the example of the psalmist, who looked to God for comfort and hope in times of distress, as seen in Psalms 102:10-11 and Psalms 102:13-14.
Reflection Questions
- How does the fact that God sits enthroned forever affect my perspective on my current circumstances?
- In what ways can I participate in sharing God's renown with my generation and the next?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's eternal nature when I feel frail or rejected, like the psalmist?
- How can I use this verse to encourage others who are struggling with feelings of hopelessness or despair?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:12
But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever,.... This address is made to Christ, as is clear from Psalms 102:25, compared with Hebrews 1:10, who is a divine Person, endures for ever, is from everlasting
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:12
My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
But this is my comfort, although we die and our hopes vanish, yet our God is everlasting and unchangeable, and therefore invincible by all his and our enemies, constant in his counsels and purposes of mercy to his church, stedfast and faithful in the performance of all his promises; and therefore he both can and will deliver his people. Thy remembrance; either, 1. The fame and memory of thy wonderful works. Or rather, 2. Thy name, Jehovah, mentioned in the former clause, which is called by this very word, God’ s remembrance or memorial, and that unto all generations, . Thus this clause exactly answers to the former; and both of them describe the eternity of God’ s existence, whereby the psalmist relieves and supports himself under the consideration of his own and his people’ s frailty and vanity.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
Psalms 102:12 But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.Ver. 12. But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever] And therefore we, thy covenanters, shall be restored, Lamentations 5:19. And thy remembrance] Which thou hast of us, and we of thee.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
(12) For ever.—The eternity of God, which must survive the world itself, is a pledge of the truth of the national hopes, in spite of the vicissitudes of individuals, and the swift succession of generations. For the word “remembrance,” see Psalms 30:4. It is explained by Exodus 3:15, “This is my name for ever, and this is my memorial through all generations.” The generations come and go, and the memory of man perishes, but the name “Jehovah” endures still, the object of adoration and praise.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
Verse 12. But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever] Our life is a shadow; we can scarcely be called beings when compared with thee, for thou art eternal. Have mercy upon us, creatures of a day, and thy kindness shall be a memorial in all our generations.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:12
12–22. From the thought of his own frailty and transitoriness he turns to the eternal sovereignty of Jehovah, which is the sure pledge for Zion’s restoration.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:12
But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever - Though my condition has been changed, though I have been cast down from an exalted position, though kingdoms rise and fall, yet thou art unchanged. Thy purposes will abide.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:12
12. But thou, O Lord—The complaint is ended. Faith lifts the curtain and opens a new scene. The remainder of the psalm is illumined with the joy of hope.
Sermons on Psalms 102:12
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Even So Come Lord Jesus - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the loss of humanity in a group of men who are involved in producing expensive fighter bombers. He emphasizes that this is God's final act i |
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The Holy Ark of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a fire to fall upon us before it can fall upon the congregation. He calls for a sacrifice of purity, praise, and righteousness t |
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Span-09 Apostolic & Prophetic Foundations 6 of 8 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living in the power of the doctrine of God rather than just knowing the truth. He shares a personal experience of falling a |
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(2006 Heart-Cry) Prayer and Revival Through History - Part 2 by Mack Tomlinson | In this sermon, a young actor in New York City shares his testimony of how he embraced Jesus Christ through attending prayer meetings for two months. He describes his life as sad a |
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The Significance of Israel 1980 by Lance Lambert | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision from the book of Daniel in which a son of man is given dominion and a kingdom that will never be destroyed. The preacher then connec |
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Eternity of God by Edward Payson | Edward Payson delves into the eternal nature of God, challenging the congregation to grasp the concept of a Being without a beginning or end. He emphasizes that God's existence tra |
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If Revival Doesn't Come by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the prophet Habakkuk and his reaction to God's revelation of judgment. Habakkuk expresses his fear and physical distress upon understanding t |