Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD. New Living Translation The LORD will reign forever. He will be your God, O Jerusalem, throughout the generations. Praise the LORD! English Standard Version The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD! Berean Standard Bible The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Hallelujah! King James Bible The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD. New King James Version The LORD shall reign forever— Your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD! New American Standard Bible The LORD will reign forever, Your God, Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD! NASB 1995 The LORD will reign forever, Your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD! NASB 1977 The LORD will reign forever, Thy God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD! Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh will reign forever, Your God, O Zion, from generation to generation. Praise Yah! Amplified Bible The LORD shall reign forever, Your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Christian Standard Bible The LORD reigns forever; Zion, your God reigns for all generations. Hallelujah! Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD reigns forever; Zion, your God reigns for all generations. Hallelujah! American Standard Version Jehovah will reign for ever, Thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye Jehovah. Contemporary English Version The LORD God of Zion will rule forever! Shout praises to the LORD! English Revised Version The LORD shall reign for ever, thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD rules as king forever. Zion, your God rules throughout every generation. Hallelujah! Good News Translation The LORD is king forever. Your God, O Zion, will reign for all time. Praise the LORD! International Standard Version The LORD will reign forever, your God, Zion, for all generations! Hallelujah! NET Bible The LORD rules forever, your God, O Zion, throughout the generations to come! Praise the LORD! New Heart English Bible The LORD will reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD will reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise ye the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Hallelujah! World English Bible Yahweh will reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise Yah! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH reigns for all time, "" Your God, O Zion, to generation and generation, "" Praise YAH! Young's Literal Translation Jehovah doth reign to the age, Thy God, O Zion, to generation and generation, Praise ye Jah! Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah shall reign forever, thy God, O Zion, to generation and generation. Praise ye Jah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord shall reign for ever: thy God, O Sion, unto generation and generation. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD shall reign forever, your God, Zion, through all generations! Hallelujah! New Revised Standard Version The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD shall reign for ever, even your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH reigns to eternity and your God, oh, Zion, for a generation of generations! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD will reign for ever, Thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Hallelujah. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Sion, to all generations. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Praise the LORD, O My Soul…9The LORD protects foreigners; He sustains the fatherless and the widow, but the ways of the wicked He frustrates. 10The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Hallelujah! Cross References 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.” 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. 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. Revelation 19:6 And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. 1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. Psalm 145:13 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. 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 22:5 There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever. Isaiah 24:23 The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory. Zechariah 14:9 On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Psalm 93:1 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. Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. Luke 1:33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” Treasury of Scripture The LORD shall reign for ever, even your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise you the LORD. reign Psalm 10:16 The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land. Psalm 145:13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. Exodus 15:18 The LORD shall reign for ever and ever. thy God Psalm 147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. Isaiah 40:9 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! Jump to Previous Age Forever Generation Generations Hallelujah Jah Praise Reign Reigns Yah ZionJump to Next Age Forever Generation Generations Hallelujah Jah Praise Reign Reigns Yah ZionPsalm 146 1. The Psalmist vows perpetual praises to God3. He exhorts not to trust in man 5. God, for his power, justice, mercy, and kingdom, is only worthy to be trusted The LORD reigns forever This phrase emphasizes the eternal sovereignty of God. Throughout the Bible, God's reign is depicted as everlasting, contrasting with the temporary rule of earthly kings. In Daniel 4:34, Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges God's eternal dominion. The concept of God's eternal reign is foundational to understanding His unchanging nature and ultimate authority over creation. This eternal reign assures believers of God's unending presence and control, providing comfort and stability in a transient world. your God, O Zion for all generations Hallelujah! Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and faithfulness. 2. Zion A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the city of God, symbolizing God's chosen people and His dwelling place. 3. Generations Refers to the continuity of God's reign and faithfulness across all ages and peoples. 4. Hallelujah A Hebrew expression meaning "Praise the LORD," used to conclude the psalm with a call to worship. Teaching Points God's Eternal ReignGod's sovereignty is not limited by time or circumstance. His reign is eternal, providing believers with a foundation of hope and security. The Significance of Zion Zion represents God's presence among His people. As believers, we are called to be a part of this spiritual Zion, living in communion with God. Generational Faithfulness God's faithfulness extends to all generations. We are encouraged to pass down our faith and trust in God's promises to future generations. The Call to Praise The psalm concludes with "Hallelujah," reminding us that our response to God's eternal reign should be one of continual praise and worship. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 146:10?2. How does Psalm 146:10 affirm God's eternal reign in your daily life? 3. What does "The LORD reigns forever" reveal about God's sovereignty and authority? 4. How can Psalm 146:10 inspire trust in God's unchanging nature? 5. Connect Psalm 146:10 with other scriptures about God's eternal kingdom. 6. How can acknowledging God's eternal reign influence your decisions and actions today? 7. How does Psalm 146:10 affirm God's eternal reign over all generations? 8. What historical context supports the message of Psalm 146:10? 9. How does Psalm 146:10 challenge modern views on temporal power and authority? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 146? 11. In Psalm 146:8, how does God's claimed power to heal blindness align with documented medical science? 12. Psalm 132:13-14: How can Zion be God's eternal dwelling when other biblical passages suggest His presence can depart certain locations? 13. Psalm 29:10 mentions the Lord sitting enthroned over the flood; if this points to a universal flood, why do we lack conclusive global geological or archeological proof of it? 14. In Psalm 146:7, where is the historical or archaeological proof of God literally freeing captives? What Does Psalm 146:10 Mean The LORD reigns forever“The LORD reigns forever” (Psalm 146:10) declares the unending sovereignty of God. • His rule is present, personal, and permanent—no term limits, no successors. • Psalm 93:1 says, “The LORD reigns, He is robed in majesty.” That same sovereign majesty governs every moment of history. • Daniel 4:34 records Nebuchadnezzar confessing, “His dominion is an everlasting dominion.” Even earthly kings must bow. • Revelation 11:15 anticipates the day when “He will reign forever and ever,” confirming that the Old Testament promise still stands in the New Testament era. Because the Lord’s reign is forever, every promise He makes is secure, and every command He gives carries eternal weight. your God, O Zion The psalmist turns from a global truth to a personal reminder: “your God.” • Zion—the city David captured (2 Samuel 5:7) and the place where God chose to put His Name—symbolizes God’s covenant people. • Psalm 48:1-3 celebrates Zion as “the joy of all the earth,” because God dwells there. His reign is not distant; it is among His people. • Hebrews 12:22 invites believers today to “Mount Zion, to the city of the living God,” linking the ancient promise to the church. • Zechariah 9:9 pictures Zion’s King arriving “righteous and victorious,” a prophecy fulfilled in Christ (Matthew 21:5). Personal language (“your God”) reassures us that the universe’s King is also our Shepherd (Psalm 23:1). for all generations The Lord’s reign and His covenant care endure “for all generations.” • Psalm 100:5 affirms, “His faithfulness continues through all generations,” stressing that no era is outside His reach. • Exodus 3:15 identifies His Name as “My name forever, the name you shall call Me from generation to generation,” anchoring the Exodus story to every future believer. • Deuteronomy 7:9 teaches that He “keeps His covenant of loving devotion to a thousand generations.” Our grandchildren’s grandchildren can rely on the same promises we cherish. • Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that “His mercies are new every morning,” underscoring day-by-day faithfulness across the centuries. History may shift, cultures may change, but God remains unwaveringly committed to His people. Hallelujah! The psalm closes with a single, joyful command: “Hallelujah!”—“Praise the LORD!” • Psalm 113:1 begins with the same call, linking our praise to a long heritage of worship. • Revelation 19:6 echoes it in heaven’s chorus: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.” Earthly praise previews eternal celebration. • Psalm 150 brackets the Psalms with an invitation to praise God “for His mighty acts” and “according to His excellent greatness.” • Praise is the right response to God’s eternal reign, His personal care, and His cross-generational faithfulness. It lifts our eyes from our problems to His power. summary Psalm 146:10 packs profound truth into a single verse: the LORD’s reign is eternal, personal, and faithful to every generation, inviting continual praise. Because God rules forever, remains our God in Zion, and keeps His promises throughout time, our appropriate, ongoing response is a wholehearted, joyful “Hallelujah!” (10) Comp. Exodus 15:18; Psalm 99:1.Verse 10. - The Lord shall reign forever (comp. Psalm 10:16; Psalm 145:13). Even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. On the restoration of Israel to its own land, Jehovah becomes emphatically once more "the God of Zion" (see Zechariah 2:10; Zechariah 8:3). And this he remains "to all generations," since the Church of Christ is now the true Zion (Hebrews 12:22). Praise ye the Lord (see ver. 1).
Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֨ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel reigns forever, יִמְלֹ֤ךְ (yim·lōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel your God, אֱלֹהַ֣יִךְ (’ĕ·lō·ha·yiḵ) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative O Zion, צִ֭יּוֹן (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem for all generations. לְדֹ֥ר (lə·ḏōr) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling Hallelujah! הַֽלְלוּ־ (hal·lū-) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1984: To shine Links Psalm 146:10 NIVPsalm 146:10 NLT Psalm 146:10 ESV Psalm 146:10 NASB Psalm 146:10 KJV Psalm 146:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 146:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 146:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 146:10 French Bible Psalm 146:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 146:10 Yahweh will reign forever (Psalm Ps Psa.) |