Psalm 111:2

Translations

Modern

Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

Traditional

The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

Literal

Great are the works of YHWH, being searched out by all who delight in them.

Latin

Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

Notes

Psalms 111:1–5

The godly praise God and delight themselves in his great works. His mighty acts reflect his righteousness, grace, and compassion (see Psalm 116:5–7). All who submit themselves to him experience his glory.

Psalms 111:1–10

This wisdom psalm contains many references to the works of the Lord that reveal his character. God is:

righteous,
gracious,
compassionate,
faithful,
just,
trustworthy,
upright,
holy, and
awe-inspiring (Psalm 111:3, 4, 7, 8, 9).

God's character gives hope in the covenant relationship (Psalm 111:5). God rescued Israel from Egypt (Psalm 111:9). God gave them the land (111:6). God provides for his people (111:5). However, God expects those in this relationship to also be righteous and have integrity.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 104:24
How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
Proverbs 24:14
Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.
Psalm 139:14
I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
Psalm 143:5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.
Ephesians 1:19
…and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,
Jeremiah 32:17–19
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!
Revelation 15:3
…and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
Ephesians 2:7–10
…in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 77:11–12
I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.
Proverbs 17:16
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
Ecclesiastes 3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end.
Daniel 4:3
How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation.

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