Psalms 102:28

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 102:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The children of thy servants shall continue, And their seed shall be established before thee. Psalm 103 [A Psalm] of David.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The children of thy servants shall continue, And their seed shall be established before thee. Psalm 103 [A Psalm] of David.
Psalms 102:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 102

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28The children of thy servants shall continue, And their seed shall be established before thee. Psalm 103 [A Psalm] of David.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The children of thy servants shall continue - The descendants of those that serve and obey thee. This represents the confident expectation of the psalmist that, as God was unchangeable, all his promises toward his people would be fulfilled, even though the heavens and the earth should pass away. God was the same. His word would not fail. His promises were sure. Compare Matthew 5:18; Matthew 24:35. The word rendered “continue,” means to dwell, as in a habitation; then, to abide. It stands opposed to a wandering, nomadic life, and indicates permanency. And their seed shall be established before thee - The word used here means properly to stand erect; then to set up, to erect, to place, to…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Continue - Though the heavens and earth perish, yet we rest assured that our children, and their children after them, shall enjoy an happy restitution to, and settlement in their own land. Next: Psalms Chapter 103”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“102:28 The Lord’s presence provides the basis for the security and happiness of his people (23:6).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“The children: Psa 22:30, Psa 22:31, Psa 45:16, Psa 45:17, Psa 69:35, Psa 69:36; Isa 53:10, Isa 59:20, Isa 59:21, Isa 65:22, Isa 66:22 their seed: Psa 90:16, Psa 90:17 Next: Psalms Chapter 103”
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