The Meaning of Psalms 111:8 Explained

Psalms 111:8

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

YLT: They are sustained for ever to the age. They are made in truth and uprightness.

Darby: Maintained for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

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

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CONTEXT: What is the Context of Psalms 111:8?

MEANING: What does Psalms 111:8 Mean?

WORDS: What do the individual words in Psalms 111:8 mean?

RELATIONS: What do the major concepts mean in Psalms 111:8?

KJV Reverse Interlinear

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

What does Psalms 111:8 Mean?

Context Summary

Psalms 111:1-10 - The Works Of The Lord
A fresh series of psalms begins here, of which the dominant note is Hallelujah. This and the next are similar in construction, each being alphabetical; that is, the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The first is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving at the contemplation of Jehovah's works; and the second describes the righteousness which His chosen derive from Him. They are the work of an unknown minstrel, but anonymity is characteristic of the highest work. When a man has achieved a really noble and beautiful work, he is indifferent to the judgment and praise of his fellows.
Let us, as Psalms 111:2 suggests, take pleasure in God's works and seek them out. It is well to acquaint ourselves with some branch of natural study for this purpose. But the wealth of truth hidden in the precepts of the Word of God, Psalms 111:7, will still better repay us. God's works in nature, providence, and grace will be our theme and joy for eternal ages. A veil, however, is now on our eyes and a lethargy on our tongues. What precious phrases are scattered through this psalm! Full of compassion; meat for his own ever mindful of his covenant; redemption sent to his people; the covenant commanded forever. What strong consolation for those who have fled for refuge! In the closing verses wisdom is used, as in Solomon's time, of the intuitions of the pure heart. [source]

Chapter Summary: Psalms 111

1  The psalmist by his example incites others to praise God for his glorious
5  And gracious works
10  The fear of God breeds true wisdom

What do the individual words in Psalms 111:8 mean?

They stand fast forever and ever [And are] done in truth and uprightness
סְמוּכִ֣ים לָעַ֣ד לְעוֹלָ֑ם עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם בֶּאֱמֶ֥ת וְיָשָֽׁר

סְמוּכִ֣ים  They  stand  fast 
Parse: Verb, Qal, QalPassParticiple, masculine plural
Root: סָמַךְ  
Sense: to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon.
לָעַ֣ד  forever 
Parse: Preposition-l, Noun, masculine singular
Root: עַד  
Sense: perpetuity, for ever, continuing future.
לְעוֹלָ֑ם  and  ever 
Parse: Preposition-l, Noun, masculine singular
Root: עֹולָם  
Sense: long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world.
עֲ֝שׂוּיִ֗ם  [And  are]  done 
Parse: Verb, Qal, QalPassParticiple, masculine plural
Root: עָשָׂה 
Sense: to do, fashion, accomplish, make.
בֶּאֱמֶ֥ת  in  truth 
Parse: Preposition-b, Noun, feminine singular
Root: אֱמֶת  
Sense: firmness, faithfulness, truth.
וְיָשָֽׁר  and  uprightness 
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Adjective, masculine singular
Root: יָשָׁר 
Sense: straight, upright, correct, right.

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