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 · 2000The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Great <FI>are<Fi> the works of Jehovah, Sought out by all desiring them.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Great are the works of Jehovah; sought out of all that delight in them.
Context
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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