They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:
They will all pass away, but you will remain forever. Yes, all of them will wear out like old clothing; like an outfit, you will change them, and they will be replaced.
The writer is declaring that while everything in creation will eventually fade away and be replaced, God remains constant and eternal.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 102 is a lament psalm, likely written during a time of deep personal or national distress, such as the Babylonian exile, where the psalmist expresses anguish and seeks God's intervention. In this verse, the writer contrasts the temporary nature of the created world, heavens and earth, with God's eternal and unchanging character, drawing from ancient Hebrew understandings of divine sovereignty. This reflects broader biblical themes of God's permanence amid human frailty and cosmic decay.
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