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Berean Standard Bible

“But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—”

Psalms 103:17

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Psalms 103 contrasts human life, which fades like grass, with the lasting character of God. David has praised God's compassion and forgiveness, and now he turns to the duration of God's love.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—

World English Bible (WEB)

But Yahweh’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children;

King James Version (KJV)

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;

American Standard Version (ASV)

But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children`s children;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the mercy of the Lord is eternal for his worshippers, and their children's children will see his righteousness;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas la misericordia de Jehová desde el siglo y hasta el siglo sobre los que le temen, y su justicia sobre los hijos de los hijos;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero el amor del Señor permanece para siempre con aquellos que le temen. Su salvación está con los hijos de sus hijos,

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