103:17 But the Lord continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, 1
and is faithful to their descendants, 2
1:50 from 3 generation to generation he is merciful 4 to those who fear 5 him.
1 tn Heb “but the loyal love of the
2 tn Heb “and his righteousness to sons of sons.”
3 tn Grk “and from.” Here καί (kai) has been translated by a semicolon to improve the English style.
4 sn God’s mercy refers to his “loyal love” or “steadfast love,” expressed in faithful actions, as the rest of the psalm illustrates.
5 tn That is, “who revere.” This refers to those who show God a reverential respect for his sovereignty.