Psalm 102:25
ESV
Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
NIV
In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
NASB
In time of old You founded the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands.
CSB
Long ago you established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
NLT
Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands.
KJV
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
NKJV
Of old You laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands.
What does Psalm 102:25 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 102, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 102:23–28 continues to look forward with hope, knowing that God is invincible and unstoppable. Even the writer's current state is part of God's sovereign plan. The psalmist is sad to think he will not live to see the Lord's ultimate victory. But he knows that the Lord outlasts everything, and some day multiple generations will experience God's goodness. Hebrews chapter 1 cites several phrases from this section.
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.
