Psalms 103:17 kjv — But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto childr…

King James Version

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

— Psalms 103:17, King James Version

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Psalms 103 — Context

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For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.

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As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

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For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.

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

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To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

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The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

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Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Psalms 103:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 103:17 say?
Psalms 103:17 in the King James Version reads: “But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;”
Where is Psalms 103:17 in the Bible?
Psalms 103:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 103, verse 17.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 103:17.
What translation should I read Psalms 103:17 in?
Psalms 103:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 103:17?
Psalms 103:17 reads (KJV): “But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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