Psalms 103:17 net — But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,

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"But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,"

— Psalms 103:17, NET Bible

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Psalms 103 — Context

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For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.

15

A person’s life is like grass. Like a flower in the field it flourishes,

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but when the hot wind blows by, it disappears, and one can no longer even spot the place where it once grew.

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But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,

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to those who keep his covenant, who are careful to obey his commands.

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The LORD has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything.

20

Praise the LORD, you angels of his, you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees and obey his orders!

Psalms 103:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 103:17 say?
Psalms 103:17 in the NET Bible reads: “But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,”
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 (NET): “But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,” 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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