Psalm 111:4

Translations

Modern

He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

Traditional

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

Literal

A memorial He has made by His wonders; gracious and compassionate is YHWH.

Latin

Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus.

Original

Hebrew

English

He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

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 103:8
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.
Ephesians 1:6–8
…to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
Psalm 86:5
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
Psalm 145:8
The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.
Deuteronomy 31:19–30
Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them.
Psalm 112:4
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
1 Corinthians 11:24–26
…and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
Romans 5:20–21
The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
Psalm 78:38
And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath.
Exodus 12:26–27
When your children ask you, ‘What does this service mean to you?’
Joshua 4:21–24
Then Joshua said to the Israelites, “In the future, when your children ask their fathers, ‘What is the meaning of these stones?’

Glossary

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

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Psalm 111:4

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