Psalms 111:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

They have been established forever and ever, to be carried out truly and honestly.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

They stand fast^{H5564} for ever^{H5703} and ever^{H5769}, and are done^{H6213} in truth^{H571} and uprightness^{H3477}.

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Commentary for Psalms 111:8

Psalm 111:8, "They stand fast for ever and ever, [and are] done in truth and uprightness," is part of a larger psalm that praises God for His works and attributes. This particular verse continues the theme of extolling God's righteousness and faithfulness, emphasizing the eternal and unchanging nature of His actions.

The historical context of Psalm 111 is rooted in the worship tradition of ancient Israel. As a psalm of praise, it likely would have been used in liturgical settings, possibly during festivals or regular temple worship. The psalm itself does not specify a particular historical event but rather reflects a general attitude of reverence and awe towards God's character and deeds.

In the verse, "They stand fast for ever and ever," the pronoun "They" refers to God's precepts, commandments, and ordinances, which are mentioned earlier in the psalm. The verse declares that these divine directives are enduring and reliable, established with "truth and uprightness." This speaks to the integrity of God's law and the moral order He has set in place. The concepts of "truth" and "uprightness" suggest that God's actions and laws are not only perpetual but also righteous and just, reflecting His inherent goodness and the trustworthiness of His guidance for humankind.

The themes of this verse resonate with the broader wisdom tradition in the Hebrew Bible, which emphasizes the importance of living a life in accordance with divine wisdom and righteousness. By affirming that God's commandments are steadfast and rooted in truth and justice, Psalm 111:8 encourages the faithful to trust in and obey God's law, confident in its eternal relevance and moral integrity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5564
   There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סָמַךְ
   Transliteration: çâmak
   Pronunciation: saw-mak'
   Description: a primitive root; to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense); bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5703
   There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַד
   Transliteration: ʻad
   Pronunciation: ad
   Description: from עָדָה; properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition); eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5769
   There are 414 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עוֹלָם
   Transliteration: ʻôwlâm
   Pronunciation: o-lawm'
   Description: or עֹלָם; from עָלַם; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always; alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare נֶצַח, עַד.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
5. Strong's Number: H571
   There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶמֶת
   Transliteration: ʼemeth
   Pronunciation: eh'-meth
   Description: contracted from אָמַן; stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness; assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3477
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשָׁר
   Transliteration: yâshâr
   Pronunciation: yaw-shawr'
   Description: from יָשַׁר; straight (literally or figuratively); convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness).