Bible Strands
Psalms 119:152
Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the LORD, placing this declaration between an affirmation of God's nearness and truth in the preceding verse and a plea for deliverance from affliction in the following one.
The words — קֶדֶם (Ke.dem) denotes antiquity or long ago, and יְסַדְתָּם (ye.sad.Ta/m) means you have established them.
The thread — This emphasis on permanent divine commitment appears in Luke 21:33, Psalms 111:7, and Ecclesiastes 3:14.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to anchor their present trust in the unchanging reliability of God’s testimonies rather than in temporary circumstances.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Cross-references
- Luke 21:33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
- Psalms 111:7 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.
- Ecclesiastes 3:14 I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him.
- Psalms 119:144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.
- Psalms 119:160 The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
- Psalms 89:34 I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips.