Psalm 102:12
ESV
But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations.
NIV
But you, Lord, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations.
NASB
But You, Lord, remain forever, And Your name remains to all generations.
CSB
But you, Lord, are enthroned forever; your fame endures to all generations.
NLT
But you, O Lord, will sit on your throne forever. Your fame will endure to every generation.
KJV
But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.
NKJV
But You, O Lord, shall endure forever, And the remembrance of Your name to all generations.
What does Psalm 102:12 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 102, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 102:12–22 puts the psalmist's suffering into perspective. He realizes that God is still sovereign. Even better is to remember that the Lord's time of judgment is coming. One day, He will restore His people, Israel, and the entire world will learn to honor Him. The generations living after the psalmist should know that the Lord promised the victory they will live to see.
The psalmist uses dramatic images to depict his deep suffering. These emphasize ideas like loneliness, hopelessness, and despair. Even so, the psalmist knows that God is in control. He writes a message for future generations, telling them to see his own suffering as evidence that the Lord sees His people in their pain. The psalmist is sure that God will come to rescue His people, one day, and they will be safe forever.
