Psalm 111:8
New International Version
They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.

New Living Translation
They are forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.

English Standard Version
they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

Berean Standard Bible
They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.

King James Bible
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

New King James Version
They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness.

New American Standard Bible
They are upheld forever and ever; They are performed in truth and uprightness.

NASB 1995
They are upheld forever and ever; They are performed in truth and uprightness.

NASB 1977
They are upheld forever and ever; They are performed in truth and uprightness.

Legacy Standard Bible
They are upheld forever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.

Amplified Bible
They are upheld forever and ever; They are done in [absolute] truth and uprightness.

Christian Standard Bible
They are established forever and ever, enacted in truth and in uprightness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They are established forever and ever, enacted in truth and in what is right.

American Standard Version
They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.

Contemporary English Version
They are true and right and will stand forever.

English Revised Version
They are established for ever and ever, they are done in truth and uprightness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They last forever and ever. They are carried out with truth and decency.

Good News Translation
They last for all time; they were given in truth and righteousness.

International Standard Version
sustained through all eternity, and fashioned in both truth and righteousness.

Majority Standard Bible
They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.

NET Bible
They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out.

New Heart English Bible
They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

Webster's Bible Translation
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

World English Bible
They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They are sustained forever and for all time. They are made in truth and uprightness.

Young's Literal Translation
They are sustained for ever to the age. They are made in truth and uprightness.

Smith's Literal Translation
Being sustained even to forever, being done in truth and uprightness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All his commands are faithful: confirmed from age to age, created in truth and fairness.

New American Bible
Established forever and ever, to be observed with truth and equity.

New Revised Standard Version
They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All his commandments are sure, and are done in righteousness and truth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all his commandments are sure and they are done in righteousness and in truth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They are established for ever and ever, They are done in truth and uprightness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Majestic Is His Work
7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. 8They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness. 9He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.…

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.

Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

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.

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

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?

Malachi 3:6
“Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.

2 Timothy 2:13
if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

Psalm 119:89
Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.

Psalm 119:160
The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.

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

John 10:35
If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—

2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

Romans 11:29
For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

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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.

Romans 3:31
Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

stand fast.

Psalm 19:9
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

Psalm 119:127,128
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold…

Romans 7:12
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

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They are upheld
The phrase "they are upheld" refers to the enduring nature of God's commandments and works. The Hebrew root word here is "סָמַךְ" (samak), which means to support, sustain, or uphold. This conveys the idea that God's decrees are not only established but are actively maintained by His power. In a historical context, this reflects the unchanging nature of God's laws throughout the ages, providing a foundation for moral and spiritual life. The assurance that God's principles are upheld offers believers a sense of stability and reliability in a world that is often chaotic and uncertain.

forever and ever
The repetition of "forever and ever" emphasizes the eternal nature of God's statutes. The Hebrew words "לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד" (le'olam va'ed) are used to express perpetuity. This phrase reassures believers that God's truth is not subject to change or decay over time. In a scriptural context, this eternal aspect of God's word is echoed throughout the Bible, affirming that His promises and laws are as relevant today as they were in ancient times. This eternal perspective encourages Christians to trust in God's unchanging nature and His everlasting covenant with His people.

enacted
The word "enacted" suggests that God's commandments are not merely suggestions but are established with authority and purpose. The Hebrew root "עָשָׂה" (asah) means to do, make, or accomplish. This indicates that God's laws are actively put into place and are meant to be followed. Historically, this reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where His laws were given as a guide for righteous living. The enactment of these laws signifies God's active role in guiding and shaping the moral framework of His followers.

in truth
The phrase "in truth" highlights the authenticity and reliability of God's commandments. The Hebrew word "אֱמֶת" (emet) means truth, firmness, or faithfulness. This underscores the idea that God's laws are grounded in reality and are trustworthy. In a broader scriptural context, truth is a central theme, with Jesus Himself declaring, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). For believers, this assurance of truth provides a foundation for faith and practice, encouraging them to live in accordance with God's revealed word.

and uprightness
The term "uprightness" refers to the moral integrity and righteousness of God's laws. The Hebrew word "יָשָׁר" (yashar) means straight, right, or just. This conveys the idea that God's commandments are not only true but are also morally perfect and just. In a historical and scriptural context, this reflects the character of God as a righteous judge who desires His people to live in a manner that reflects His holiness. For Christians, this call to uprightness is an invitation to align their lives with God's standards, striving for holiness and integrity in all aspects of life.

Verse 8. - They stand fast forever and ever. This is exegetical of the "sure" in ver. 7. In the sense in which they were given - the spiritual sense underlying them - not one jot or tittle of God's commandments ever passes away (Matthew 5:18). And are done in truth and uprightness; rather, being done. It is the intrinsic truth and equity of the commandments that render them ever lasting and unchangeable (see Cudworth on 'Immutable Morality').

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They are upheld
סְמוּכִ֣ים (sə·mū·ḵîm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of

forever
לָעַ֣ד (lā·‘aḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity

and ever,
לְעוֹלָ֑ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

enacted
עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם (‘ă·śū·yim)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

in truth
בֶּאֱמֶ֥ת (be·’ĕ·meṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness

and uprightness.
וְיָשָֽׁר׃ (wə·yā·šār)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3477: Straight, right


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