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Psalms 119:152

Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

KJV

Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. ר RESH.

ASV

קֶ֣דֶם יָ֭דַעְתִּי מֵ/עֵדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ כִּ֖י לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם יְסַדְתָּֽ/ם

Hebrew

Of old I have known Thy testimonies, That to the age Thou hast founded them!

YLT

Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. RESH

WEB

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In the original Hebrew

6 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

ה
h
noun · 87×
הּ
h
verb · 41×
יָדְע֖וּ
yd'v
verb · 944×
ךָ
k
noun · 26×
כִּֽי
ky
pronoun · 4439×
עוֹלָֽם
'vlm
noun · 427×

Historic Christian voices

2 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • Eccl 3:14 — I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.
  • Luke 21:33 — Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
  • Matt 5:18 — For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
  • Ps 19:7 — The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
  • Ps 111:7 — The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
  • Ps 119:89 — For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
  • Ps 119:144 — The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
  • Ps 119:160 — Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.