God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
God, who is enthroned forever, will hear and answer them. Selah. They never change and don’t fear God.
Psalms 55:19
“God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.”
— Psalms 55:19
"I am the LORD, I change not" — the Bible's strategy for surviving change is an unchanging reference point, and these verses supply it. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Psalms 55:19 to 2 Peter 3:8.
Quick answer: The best-known verse about change here is Psalms 55:19: "God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God." Psalms 62:6 follows close behind: "He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved." Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.
God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
God, who is enthroned forever, will hear and answer them. Selah. They never change and don’t fear God.
Psalms 55:19
He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken.
Psalms 62:6
For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.
For a thousand years in your sight are just like yesterday when it is past, like a watch in the night.
Psalms 90:4
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 perish, but you will endure. Yes, all of them will wear out like a garment. You will change them like a cloak, and they will be changed.
Psalms 102:26
But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.
But you are the same. Your years will have no end.
Psalms 102:27
For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.
Psalms 119:89
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.”
Isaiah 40:8
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
“Don’t remember the former things, and don’t consider the things of old.
Isaiah 43:18
Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,
Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there is none like me.
Isaiah 46:9
Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation.
You, Yahweh, remain forever. Your throne is from generation to generation.
Lamentations 5:19
Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.
Turn us to yourself, Yahweh, and we will be turned. Renew our days as of old.
Lamentations 5:21
For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
“For I, Yahweh, don’t change; therefore you, sons of Jacob, are not consumed.
Malachi 3:6
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away.
1 Corinthians 7:31
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
2 Peter 3:8
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