Psalm 111:3

Translations

Modern

Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

Traditional

His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Literal

Splendor and majesty are His work, and His righteousness stands forever.

Latin

Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

Original

Hebrew

English

Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

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 145:4–5
One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts—
Psalm 145:10–12
All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.
Revelation 5:12–14
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
Ephesians 3:10
His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
Psalm 119:142
Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true.
Psalm 19:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
Ephesians 1:6–8
…to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
Isaiah 51:8
For the moth will devour them like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool. But My righteousness will last forever, My salvation through all generations.”
Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
Psalm 112:9
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
Daniel 9:24
Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallelujah Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Glory of God: His Works God: Eternity of God: Righteousness of The Glory of God: Exhibited in His Works The Righteousness of God: Enduring for Ever

Psalm 111:3

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