Psalm 111:2-9
New International Version
2 Great are the works(A) of the Lord;
they are pondered by all(B) who delight in them.
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures(C) forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and compassionate.(D)
5 He provides food(E) for those who fear him;(F)
he remembers his covenant(G) forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,(H)
giving them the lands of other nations.(I)
7 The works of his hands(J) are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.(K)
8 They are established for ever(L) and ever,
enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He provided redemption(M) for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome(N) is his name.
Psalm 111:2-9
Amplified Bible
2
Great are the works of the Lord,
Studied by all those who delight in them.
3
Splendid and majestic is His work,
And His righteousness endures forever.
4
He has made His wonderful acts to be remembered;
The Lord is gracious and merciful and full of loving compassion.
5
He has given food to those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence];
He will remember His covenant forever.(A)
6
He has declared and made known to His people the power of His works,
In giving them the heritage of the nations.
7
The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice;
All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy).
8
They are upheld forever and ever;
They are done in [absolute] truth and uprightness.
9
He has sent redemption to His people;
He has ordained His covenant forever;
Holy and awesome is His name—[inspiring reverence and godly fear].
Psalm 111:2-9
Names of God Bible
2 Yahweh’s deeds are spectacular.
They should be studied by all who enjoy them.
3 His work is glorious and majestic.
His righteousness continues forever.
4 He has made his miracles unforgettable.
Yahweh is merciful and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him.
He always remembers his promise.[a]
6 He has revealed the power of his works to his people
by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance.
7 His works are done with truth and justice.
All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
8 They last forever and ever.
They are carried out with truth and decency.
9 He has sent salvation to his people.
He has ordered that his promise should continue forever.
His name is holy and terrifying.
Footnotes
- Psalm 111:5 Or “covenant.”
Psalm 111:2-10
New International Version
2 Great are the works(A) of the Lord;
they are pondered by all(B) who delight in them.
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures(C) forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and compassionate.(D)
5 He provides food(E) for those who fear him;(F)
he remembers his covenant(G) forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,(H)
giving them the lands of other nations.(I)
7 The works of his hands(J) are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.(K)
8 They are established for ever(L) and ever,
enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He provided redemption(M) for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome(N) is his name.
Psalm 111:2-10
Amplified Bible
2
Great are the works of the Lord,
Studied by all those who delight in them.
3
Splendid and majestic is His work,
And His righteousness endures forever.
4
He has made His wonderful acts to be remembered;
The Lord is gracious and merciful and full of loving compassion.
5
He has given food to those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence];
He will remember His covenant forever.(A)
6
He has declared and made known to His people the power of His works,
In giving them the heritage of the nations.
7
The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice;
All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy).
8
They are upheld forever and ever;
They are done in [absolute] truth and uprightness.
9
He has sent redemption to His people;
He has ordained His covenant forever;
Holy and awesome is His name—[inspiring reverence and godly fear].
10
The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.(B)
Psalm 111:2-10
Names of God Bible
2 Yahweh’s deeds are spectacular.
They should be studied by all who enjoy them.
3 His work is glorious and majestic.
His righteousness continues forever.
4 He has made his miracles unforgettable.
Yahweh is merciful and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him.
He always remembers his promise.[a]
6 He has revealed the power of his works to his people
by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance.
7 His works are done with truth and justice.
All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
8 They last forever and ever.
They are carried out with truth and decency.
9 He has sent salvation to his people.
He has ordered that his promise should continue forever.
His name is holy and terrifying.
10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
Good sense is shown by everyone who follows God’s guiding principles.
His praise continues forever.
Footnotes
- Psalm 111:5 Or “covenant.”
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