Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. New Living Translation For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. English Standard Version For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Berean Standard Bible For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. King James Bible For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. New King James Version For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. New American Standard Bible For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting And His faithfulness is to all generations. NASB 1995 For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations. NASB 1977 For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, And His faithfulness to all generations. Legacy Standard Bible For Yahweh is good; His lovingkindness endures forever And His faithfulness, generation unto generation. Amplified Bible For the LORD is good; His mercy and lovingkindness are everlasting, His faithfulness [endures] to all generations. Christian Standard Bible For the LORD is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations. Holman Christian Standard Bible For Yahweh is good, and His love is eternal; His faithfulness endures through all generations. American Standard Version For Jehovah is good; his lovingkindness endureth for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations. Contemporary English Version The LORD is good! His love and faithfulness will last forever. English Revised Version For the LORD is good; his mercy endureth for ever; and his faithfulness unto all generations. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD is good. His mercy endures forever. His faithfulness endures throughout every generation. Good News Translation The LORD is good; his love is eternal and his faithfulness lasts forever. International Standard Version for the LORD is good and his gracious love stands forever. His faithfulness remains from generation to generation. Majority Standard Bible For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. NET Bible For the LORD is good. His loyal love endures, and he is faithful through all generations. New Heart English Bible For the LORD is good. His loving kindness endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Webster's Bible Translation For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. World English Bible For Yahweh is good. His loving kindness endures forever, his faithfulness to all generations. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor YHWH [is] good, "" His kindness [is] for all time, "" And His faithfulness to generation and generation! Young's Literal Translation For good is Jehovah, to the age His kindness, And to generation and generation His faithfulness! Smith's Literal Translation For Jehovah is good; his mercy forever and his faithfulness to generation and generation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblefor the Lord is sweet, his mercy endureth for ever, and his truth to generation and generation. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible good indeed is the LORD, His mercy endures forever, his faithfulness lasts through every generation. New Revised Standard Version For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because LORD JEHOVAH is good and his grace is for eternity and his faithfulness for a generation of generations! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the LORD is good; His mercy endureth for ever; And His faithfulness unto all generations. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the Lord is good, his mercy is for ever; and his truth endures to generation and generation. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Shout for Joy to the LORD, All You Lands…4Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. 5For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. Cross References Exodus 34:6 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 117:2 For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah! Psalm 86:15 But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness. Psalm 89:1-2 A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. / For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.” Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— Psalm 118:1-4 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” ... Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 2 Chronicles 5:13 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud Jeremiah 33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. Ephesians 2:4-7 But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, / made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! / And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, ... 1 John 4:8-10 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. / This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Treasury of Scripture For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations. for the Psalm 52:1 To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. Psalm 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Psalm 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. his mercy Psalm 36:5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; Psalm 118:1-4 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever… and his truth Psalm 85:10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Psalm 89:1,2 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations… Psalm 119:90,91 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth… all generations. Psalm 89:1 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Jump to Previous Continues David Endures Endureth Everlasting Faith Faithfulness Forever Generations Good Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Never-Ending Psalm Steadfast Truth UnchangingJump to Next Continues David Endures Endureth Everlasting Faith Faithfulness Forever Generations Good Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Never-Ending Psalm Steadfast Truth UnchangingPsalm 100 1. An exhortation to praise God, cheerfully3. For his greatness 4. And for his power For the LORD is good The goodness of the LORD is a foundational attribute of His character, often highlighted throughout Scripture. This phrase emphasizes God's benevolent nature, which is evident in His creation and providence. In the context of ancient Israel, the goodness of God was experienced through His covenantal relationship with His people, providing them with land, law, and leadership. The goodness of God is also a theme in the Psalms, where it is often linked to His mercy and justice (Psalm 34:8, Psalm 145:9). This goodness is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies God's goodness through His life, death, and resurrection. and His loving devotion endures forever His faithfulness continues to all generations Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. In the Hebrew text, "Yahweh" is used, highlighting His personal relationship with His people. 2. Generations This term refers to the descendants of the people of Israel and, by extension, all believers. It emphasizes the continuity of God's faithfulness across time. Teaching Points The Goodness of GodGod's goodness is an intrinsic part of His nature. As believers, we are called to trust in His goodness even when circumstances are challenging. Enduring Loving Devotion The Hebrew word for "loving devotion" is "chesed," which encompasses love, mercy, and covenant faithfulness. This enduring love is a foundation for our faith and hope. Faithfulness Across Generations God's faithfulness is not limited to a single generation but extends to all who come after. This assurance should encourage us to pass on our faith to future generations. Response of Worship and Gratitude Recognizing God's goodness, loving devotion, and faithfulness should lead us to a life of worship and gratitude, acknowledging His work in our lives. Trust in God's Unchanging Nature In a world of change and uncertainty, we can find stability and peace in the unchanging nature of God, who remains faithful and good.Verse 5. - For the Lord is good (comp. 1 Chronicles 16:34; 2 Chronicles 5:13; 2 Chronicles 7:3; Ezra 3:11; Psalm 106:1; Psalm 107:1; Psalm 118:1, 29; Psalm 125:3; Psalm 136:1; Psalm 145:9, etc.). His mercy is everlasting; literally, his mercy is forever. Compare the frequent refrain, "His mercy endureth forever" (Psalm 118:1-4, 29; Psalm 136:1-26, etc.). And his truth (or, his faithfulness) endureth to all generations; literally, to generation and generation. All men's hope is in God's "faithfulness," that he will keep his promises to them - pardon them, deliver them, cleanse them, and give them rest in his kingdom forever.
Hebrew Forכִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְ֭הֹוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is good, ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and His loving devotion חַסְדּ֑וֹ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty endures forever; לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always His faithfulness אֱמוּנָתֽוֹ׃ (’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity continues וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while to all דֹּ֥ר (dōr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling generations. וָ֝דֹ֗ר (wā·ḏōr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling Links Psalm 100:5 NIVPsalm 100:5 NLT Psalm 100:5 ESV Psalm 100:5 NASB Psalm 100:5 KJV Psalm 100:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 100:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 100:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 100:5 French Bible Psalm 100:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 100:5 For Yahweh is good (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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