Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? New Living Translation Is his unfailing love gone forever? Have his promises permanently failed? English Standard Version Has his steadfast love forever ceased? Are his promises at an end for all time? Berean Standard Bible Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time? King James Bible Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore? New King James Version Has His mercy ceased forever? Has His promise failed forevermore? New American Standard Bible Has His favor ceased forever? Has His promise come to an end forever? NASB 1995 Has His lovingkindness ceased forever? Has His promise come to an end forever? NASB 1977 Has His lovingkindness ceased forever? Has His promise come to an end forever? Legacy Standard Bible Has His lovingkindness ceased forever? Has His word ended from generation to generation? Amplified Bible Has His lovingkindness ceased forever? Have His promises ended for all time? Christian Standard Bible Has his faithful love ceased forever? Is his promise at an end for all generations? Holman Christian Standard Bible Has His faithful love ceased forever? Is His promise at an end for all generations? American Standard Version Is his lovingkindness clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore? Contemporary English Version Is this the end of your love and your promises? English Revised Version Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore? GOD'S WORD® Translation Has his mercy come to an end forever? Has his promise been canceled throughout every generation? Good News Translation Has he stopped loving us? Does his promise no longer stand? International Standard Version Has his gracious love ceased forever? Will his promise be unfulfilled in future generations? NET Bible Has his loyal love disappeared forever? Has his promise failed forever? New Heart English Bible Has his loving kindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations? Webster's Bible Translation Is his mercy wholly gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIs His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time? World English Bible Has his loving kindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHas His kindness ceased forever? The saying failed from generation to generation? Young's Literal Translation Hath His kindness ceased for ever? The saying failed to all generations? Smith's Literal Translation Did his mercy fail forever? his word come to an end to generation and generation? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOr will he cut off his mercy for ever, from generation to generation? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Has God’s mercy ceased forever? The promise to go unfulfilled for future ages? New Revised Standard Version Has his steadfast love ceased forever? Are his promises at an end for all time? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIs his mercy gone for ever? does his promise fail for evermore? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Or does not his grace pass away forever from me, or is not his word finished to a generation of generations? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Is His mercy clean gone for ever? Is His promise come to an end for evermore? Brenton Septuagint Translation Will he cut off his mercy for ever, even for ever and ever? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context In The Day of Trouble I Sought the LORD…7“Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again? 8Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time? 9Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?” Selah… Cross References Isaiah 49:14-15 But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me; the Lord has forgotten me!” / “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! 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! 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? 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. 2 Timothy 2:13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 1 Samuel 15:29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” Malachi 3:6 “Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. 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. 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. 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. Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Psalm 89:33-34 But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness. / I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. Titus 1:2 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. Treasury of Scripture Is his mercy clean gone for ever? does his promise fail for ever more? is his Isaiah 27:11 When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken off: the women come, and set them on fire: for it is a people of no understanding: therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no favour. Luke 16:25,26 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented… doth Numbers 14:34 After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Jeremiah 15:18 Why is my pain perpetual, and my wound incurable, which refuseth to be healed? wilt thou be altogether unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail? for evermore. Jump to Previous Ceased Clean End Evermore Fail Failed Forever Generations Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Promise Promises Quite Steadfast Time Unfailing Vanished Wholly WordJump to Next Ceased Clean End Evermore Fail Failed Forever Generations Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Promise Promises Quite Steadfast Time Unfailing Vanished Wholly WordPsalm 77 1. The psalmist shows what fierce combat he had with distrust10. The victory which he had by consideration of God's great and gracious works. Is His loving devotion gone forever? This phrase reflects a deep sense of despair and questioning of God's enduring love. In the context of the psalm, the writer is experiencing a period of intense distress and feels abandoned by God. The term "loving devotion" is often translated as "steadfast love" or "mercy" in other versions, which is a central theme throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the Psalms. This steadfast love is part of God's covenant with Israel, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, where God describes Himself as "abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." The psalmist's question echoes the human experience of doubt during trials, yet it also invites reflection on God's unchanging nature, as affirmed in Lamentations 3:22-23, which states that His mercies are new every morning. Has His promise failed for all time? Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaphThe author of Psalm 77, Asaph was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court. He is known for his deep and often introspective psalms that explore themes of divine justice and human suffering. 2. Israel The nation of Israel is often the backdrop for the Psalms, reflecting the collective experiences, struggles, and faith of God's chosen people. 3. God's Covenant The psalm reflects on the covenant relationship between God and Israel, highlighting themes of divine faithfulness and human doubt. Teaching Points Understanding Doubt in FaithEven the faithful experience moments of doubt and questioning. This is a natural part of a deepening relationship with God. God's Unchanging Nature Despite our feelings, God's loving devotion and promises are eternal. His nature does not change with our circumstances. Reflecting on Past Faithfulness In times of doubt, recalling God's past faithfulness can strengthen our trust and hope in His promises. The Role of Lament in Spiritual Growth Lament is a powerful tool for spiritual growth, allowing us to express our deepest fears and doubts while seeking God's presence and reassurance. Encouragement in Community Sharing our struggles and doubts within a faith community can provide support and remind us of God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 77:8?2. How can Psalm 77:8 deepen our trust in God's unfailing promises today? 3. What does Psalm 77:8 reveal about God's nature and His faithfulness? 4. How does Psalm 77:8 connect with God's promises in Deuteronomy 31:6? 5. How can we apply the message of Psalm 77:8 during personal trials? 6. In what ways does Psalm 77:8 encourage perseverance in prayer and faith? 7. Does Psalm 77:8 suggest God's promises can fail or be forgotten over time? 8. How does Psalm 77:8 challenge the belief in God's eternal faithfulness? 9. What historical context might influence the interpretation of Psalm 77:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 77? 11. What defines a psalm? 12. Does Psalm 126:6 overstate divine intervention in harvest success, appearing to conflict with passages that emphasize human effort or natural processes? 13. If Psalm 77:9 asks whether God can forget to be gracious, how does this align with the Bible's broader depiction of God as eternally merciful? 14. Is the Law of Moses eternal? (Psalm 119:160 vs. Hebrews 8:13) What Does Psalm 77:8 Mean Is His loving devotion gone forever?Asaph’s cry comes from a night of anguish (Psalm 77:2–4), yet the question itself assumes the reality of divine loving devotion—because one cannot fear the loss of something that never existed. • Scripture consistently affirms that God’s “loving devotion” endures. “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever” (Psalm 136:1). • His steadfast love is rooted in His unchanging character. “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6; cf. Malachi 3:6). • Even when circumstances feel hopeless, God’s love remains. “Though the mountains may be removed… My loving devotion will not depart from you” (Isaiah 54:10). • Lamentations 3:22–23 reminds us, “Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed… His compassions never fail.” So, Psalm 77:8 does not question God’s nature but gives voice to human frailty. Taken literally, the answer is a resounding “No—His loving devotion is never gone.” The verse invites worshipers to bring real fears before a God whose love is eternally reliable. Has His promise failed for all time? The second line intensifies the first. If God’s love endures, His promises—flowing from that love—must also be trustworthy. • Scripture celebrates a flawless record of fulfilled promises: “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled” (Joshua 21:45). • God’s promises rest on His faithfulness, not on our stability. “If we are faithless, He remains faithful” (2 Timothy 2:13). • Numbers 23:19 anchors the certainty: “God is not a man, that He should lie… Has He said, and will He not do?” • Believers today stand in the same assurance. “Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23; cf. 2 Corinthians 1:20). Thus the literal sense of the psalmist’s question is again answered: God’s promises have never failed and never will, even when present distress clouds our perception. summary Psalm 77:8 captures the tension between felt experience and eternal truth. Asaph voices doubt so we can witness its resolution: God’s loving devotion is never withdrawn, and His promises are eternally secure. When our hearts echo these questions, Scripture calls us to cling to the unchanging character of the Lord whose love and word never fail. Verse 8. - Is his mercy clean gone forever? The mercy which he has so long shown towards Israel (comp. Psalm 78.). Doth his promise fail forevermore? The promise which he made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that he would be with their seed forever (Genesis 17:7-13; Genesis 26:24; Genesis 35:11, 12).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Is His loving devotionחַסְדּ֑וֹ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty gone הֶאָפֵ֣ס (he·’ā·p̄ês) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 656: To cease, fail, come to an end forever? לָנֶ֣צַח (lā·ne·ṣaḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5331: Eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity Has His promise אֹ֝֗מֶר (’ō·mer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 562: Promise, speech, thing, word failed גָּ֥מַר (gā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1584: To end, come to an end, complete for all time? לְדֹ֣ר (lə·ḏōr) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling Links Psalm 77:8 NIVPsalm 77:8 NLT Psalm 77:8 ESV Psalm 77:8 NASB Psalm 77:8 KJV Psalm 77:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 77:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 77:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 77:8 French Bible Psalm 77:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 77:8 Has his loving kindness vanished forever? 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