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

Other Translations of Psalm 103:17

New International Version

17 But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children-

English Standard Version

17 But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children,

The Message

17 God's love, though, is ever and always, eternally present to all who fear him, Making everything right for them and their children

New King James Version

17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children's children,

New Living Translation

17 But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children's children

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 103:17

Commentary on Psalm 103:15-18

(Read Psalm 103:15-18)

How short is man's life, and uncertain! The flower of the garden is commonly more choice, and will last the longer, for being sheltered by the garden-wall, and the gardener's care; but the flower of the field, to which life is here compared, is not only withering in itself, but exposed to the cold blasts, and liable to be cropt and trod on by the beasts of the field. Such is man. God considers this, and pities him; let him consider it himself. God's mercy is better than life, for it will outlive it. His righteousness, the truth of his promise, shall be unto children's children, who tread in the footsteps of their forefathers' piety. Then shall mercy be preserved to them.