Psalms 111:7

What does Psalms 111:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 111:7 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 his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The works of His hands <FI>are<Fi> true and just, Stedfast <FI>are<Fi> all His appointments.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The just shall be in everlasting remembrance: he shall not fear the evil hearing. His heart is ready to hope in the Lord:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The works of his hands are truth and judgment; all his precepts are faithful:

Context

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

v.7This passage

v.8They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 85:10

    Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

  • Psalms 89:14

    Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.

  • Psalms 19:7

    The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

  • 2 Timothy 2:13

    if we are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.

  • Psalms 119:160

    The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever. ש SHIN.

  • Psalms 98:3

    He hath remembered his lovingkindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

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