Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The children of your servants will live in your presence; their descendants will be established before you.” New Living Translation The children of your people will live in security. Their children’s children will thrive in your presence.” English Standard Version The children of your servants shall dwell secure; their offspring shall be established before you. Berean Standard Bible The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.” King James Bible The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee. New King James Version The children of Your servants will continue, And their descendants will be established before You.” New American Standard Bible “The children of Your servants will continue, And their descendants will be established before You.” NASB 1995 “The children of Your servants will continue, And their descendants will be established before You.” NASB 1977 “The children of Thy servants will continue, And their descendants will be established before Thee.” Legacy Standard Bible The children of Your slaves will dwell securely, And their seed will be established before You.” Amplified Bible “The children of Your servants will continue, And their descendants will be established before You.” Christian Standard Bible Your servants’ children will dwell securely, and their offspring will be established before you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Your servants’ children will dwell securely, and their offspring will be established before You.” American Standard Version The children of thy servants shall continue, And their seed shall be established before thee. Contemporary English Version Every generation of those who serve you will live in your presence. English Revised Version The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation The children of your servants will go on living [here]. Their descendants will be secure in your presence." Good News Translation Our children will live in safety, and under your protection their descendants will be secure. International Standard Version May the descendants of your servants live securely, and may their children be established in your presence." NET Bible The children of your servants will settle down here, and their descendants will live securely in your presence." New Heart English Bible The children of your servants will continue, and their descendants will be established before you." Webster's Bible Translation The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.” World English Bible The children of your servants will continue. Their offspring will be established before you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe sons of Your servants continue, "" And their seed is established before You! Young's Literal Translation The sons of Thy servants do continue, And their seed before Thee is established! Smith's Literal Translation The sons of thy servants shall abide, and their seed shall be prepared before thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of thy servants shall continue: and their seed shall be directed for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible May the children of your servants live on; may their descendants live in your presence. New Revised Standard Version The children of your servants shall live secure; their offspring shall be established in your presence. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe children of thy servants shall continue and their descendants shall be established before thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of your Servants will dwell in the Earth and their seed will be established before you.” Ps OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The children of Thy servants shall dwell securely, And their seed shall be established before Thee.' Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of thy servants shall dwell securely, and their seed shall prosper for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prayer of the Afflicted…27But You remain the same, and Your years will never end. 28The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.” Cross References Isaiah 59:21 “As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore,” says the LORD. Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. Genesis 17:7 I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. 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. Acts 2:39 This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” Isaiah 61:9 Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. Isaiah 65:23 They will not labor in vain or bear children doomed to disaster; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD—they and their descendants with them. Jeremiah 32:39 I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. Psalm 103:17-18 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— / to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts. Proverbs 20:7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him. Isaiah 54:13 Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. Isaiah 49:25 Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. Jeremiah 31:33 “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. Acts 16:31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” Romans 11:16 If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches. Treasury of Scripture The children of your servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before you. the children Psalm 22:30,31 A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation… Psalm 45:16,17 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth… Psalm 69:35,36 For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession… their seed Psalm 90:16,17 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children… Jump to Previous Abide Children Continue David Descendants Dwell Established Live Posterity Presence Psalm Resting-Place Safe Secure Securely Seed ServantsJump to Next Abide Children Continue David Descendants Dwell Established Live Posterity Presence Psalm Resting-Place Safe Secure Securely Seed ServantsPsalm 102 1. The prophet in his prayer makes a grievous complaint.12. He takes comfort in the eternity, and mercy of God 18. The mercies of God are to be recorded 23. He sustains his weakness by the unchangeableness of God. The children of Your servants will dwell securely This phrase emphasizes the promise of security and stability for the descendants of God's faithful servants. In the context of the Psalms, this assurance reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, reminiscent of promises made to the patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The idea of dwelling securely is often associated with the land of Israel, a place of divine promise and blessing. This security is not merely physical but also spiritual, indicating a life lived under God's protection and guidance. The concept of dwelling securely can be linked to other scriptures such as Psalm 91, which speaks of God's protection for those who trust in Him. and their descendants will be established before You. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 102, traditionally attributed to David, who is expressing a deep lament and seeking God's enduring presence and faithfulness. 2. God The central figure in the Psalm, whose eternal nature and faithfulness are contrasted with the fleeting nature of human life. 3. The Children of God's Servants Refers to the descendants of those who serve and follow God, highlighting the generational impact of faithfulness. 4. Zion While not directly mentioned in this verse, Zion is often a central theme in the Psalms, representing God's dwelling place and the hope of restoration for His people. 5. The Servants of God Those who are devoted to God, whose faithfulness impacts future generations. Teaching Points Generational FaithfulnessThe faithfulness of God's servants impacts future generations. Our commitment to God today can secure blessings for our descendants. Security in God True security is found in God alone. While the world offers temporary safety, God provides eternal security for His people. God's Unchanging Nature In a world of change, God's promises remain steadfast. We can trust Him to establish our descendants before Him. Legacy of Faith Our actions and faith today create a legacy for tomorrow. We should strive to live in a way that honors God and sets a foundation for future generations. Hope in Restoration Even in times of lament, like the Psalmist, we can hold onto the hope of God's restoration and faithfulness to His promises. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 102What are the main themes of the Bible's books? If Psalm 41:11 suggests triumph over enemies is evidence of God's favor, how can it be reconciled with godly individuals who appear to be defeated? Ecclesiastes 4:7-8 emphasizes the vanity in labor for one without an heir--does this conflict with the Bible's call to stewardship and fruitful living? What defines being God's chosen people?(28) Continue.--Rather, dwell, i.e., in the land of Canaan. (Comp. Psalm 37:22; Psalm 69:36.)Verse 28. - The children of thy servants shall continue. "The nation descended from those who served thee of old shall continue," or, "abide" - i.e. not only continue to exist, but have a permanent abid-ing-place (comp. Psalm 37:39; Psalm 69:36). And their seed shall be established before thee (comp. Jeremiah 30:20).
Hebrew The childrenבְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Your servants עֲבָדֶ֥יךָ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant will dwell securely, יִשְׁכּ֑וֹנוּ (yiš·kō·w·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell and their descendants וְ֝זַרְעָ֗ם (wə·zar·‘ām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity will be established יִכּֽוֹן׃ (yik·kō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect before You.” לְפָנֶ֥יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face Links Psalm 102:28 NIVPsalm 102:28 NLT Psalm 102:28 ESV Psalm 102:28 NASB Psalm 102:28 KJV Psalm 102:28 BibleApps.com Psalm 102:28 Biblia Paralela Psalm 102:28 Chinese Bible Psalm 102:28 French Bible Psalm 102:28 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 102:28 The children of your servants will continue (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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