Psalms 112:1
What does Psalms 112:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 112:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let the Lord be praised. Happy is the man who gives honour to the Lord, and has great delight in his laws.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Praise ye Jah! O the happiness of one fearing Jehovah, In His commands he hath delighted greatly.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Praise the Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Hallelujah! Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: The generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 150:1
Praise ye Jehovah. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power.
- Psalms 119:70
Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.
- Romans 7:22
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
- Psalms 119:14
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.
- Psalms 147:1
Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, andpraise is comely.
- Psalms 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:
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