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Of old I have known from your testimonies, That you have founded them forever. RESH
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An Unchanging Foundation
Commentators agree that the core message is the eternal, unchanging nature of God's Word. The psalmist has a long-standing conviction that God's testimonies—His commands and promises—are not temporary but are "founded for ever." Albert Barnes explains this means they are based on eternal principles that will never change, providing a firm and steadying anchor for your faith in all of life's uncertainties.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Concerning thy testimonies - In regard to all that you have testified to as true and best. Every command of God is in fact a testim…
19th Century
Anglican
The more obvious rendering of this verse is, Long ago I was instructed from Your testimonies, for — not for a brief time, but for ever…
Baptist
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Oh! believer, what comfort there is in this f…
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16th Century
Protestant
I have known from your testimonies from the beginning. Others here translate, I have known long ago of your testimonies. This tra…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Concerning your testimonies, I have known of old Or, "from your testimonies, I have known of old" F4 : by…
Supplications with the whole heart are presented only by those who desire God's salvation and who love His commandments. Where should the child go …
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