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Your faithfulness continues through all generations: you have established the earth, and it remains.
This verse celebrates that God's faithfulness never changes from one generation to the next, and His power is shown in how He created and sustains the earth.
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King James Version · EnglishThy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, a poetic acrostic written likely by King David during a time of personal or national turmoil in ancient Israel, where God's law was a source of strength and guidance. In verse 90, the psalmist emphasizes God's unwavering faithfulness across generations and His role in creating and sustaining the earth, reflecting the cultural belief that divine promises remain constant amid human instability. This verse fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's covenant reliability, as seen in the history of Israel.