Psalms 111:5

What does Psalms 111:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 111:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Prey He hath given to those fearing Him, He remembereth to the age His covenant.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Acceptable is the man that sheweth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He hath given meat unto them that fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.

Context

v.4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

v.5This passage

v.6He hath showed his people the power of his works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 6:26

    Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much more value than they?

  • Psalms 106:45

    And he remembered for them his covenant, And repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

  • Psalms 34:9

    Oh fear Jehovah, ye his saints; For there is no want to them that fear him.

  • Psalms 105:8

    He hath remembered his covenant for ever, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations,

  • Daniel 9:4

    And I prayed unto Jehovah my God, and made confession, and said, Oh, Lord, the great and dreadful God, who keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with them that love him and keep his commandments,

  • Isaiah 33:16

    He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; his bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

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