Psalms 111:2

What does Psalms 111:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 111:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Great <FI>are<Fi> the works of Jehovah, Sought out by all desiring them.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Great are the works of Jehovah; sought out of all that delight in them.

Context

v.1Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

v.2This passage

v.3His work is honor and majesty; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 24:14

    So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.

  • Job 37:7

    He sealeth up the hand of every man, That all men whom he hath made may know it.

  • Psalms 107:43

    Whoso is wise will give heed to these things; And they will consider the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah.

  • Psalms 104:34

    Let my meditation be sweet unto him: I will rejoice in Jehovah.

  • Psalms 104:24

    O Jehovah, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches.

  • Proverbs 18:1

    He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

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