Psalm 106:2
New International Version
Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or fully declare his praise?

New Living Translation
Who can list the glorious miracles of the LORD? Who can ever praise him enough?

English Standard Version
Who can utter the mighty deeds of the LORD, or declare all his praise?

Berean Standard Bible
Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?

King James Bible
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?

New King James Version
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can declare all His praise?

New American Standard Bible
Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the LORD, Or can proclaim all His praise?

NASB 1995
Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the LORD, Or can show forth all His praise?

NASB 1977
Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the LORD, Or can show forth all His praise?

Legacy Standard Bible
Who can speak of the mighty deeds of Yahweh, Or can make all His praise to be heard?

Amplified Bible
Who can put into words the mighty deeds of the LORD? Or who can proclaim all His praise [that is due Him]?

Christian Standard Bible
Who can declare the LORD’s mighty acts or proclaim all the praise due him?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Who can declare the LORD’s mighty acts or proclaim all the praise due Him?

American Standard Version
Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise?

Contemporary English Version
No one can praise you enough for all the mighty things you have done.

English Revised Version
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD, or shew forth all his praise?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Who can speak about all the mighty things the LORD has done? Who can announce all the things for which he is worthy of praise?

Good News Translation
Who can tell all the great things he has done? Who can praise him enough?

International Standard Version
Who can fully describe the mighty acts of the LORD or proclaim all his praises?

Majority Standard Bible
Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?

NET Bible
Who can adequately recount the LORD's mighty acts, or relate all his praiseworthy deeds?

New Heart English Bible
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD, or fully declare all his praise?

Webster's Bible Translation
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can show forth all his praise?

World English Bible
Who can utter the mighty acts of Yahweh, or fully declare all his praise?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Who utters the mighty acts of YHWH? Sounds all His praise?

Young's Literal Translation
Who doth utter the mighty acts of Jehovah? Soundeth all His praise?

Smith's Literal Translation
Who shall speak the powers of Jehovah? will he cause all his praises to be heard?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who shall declare the powers of the Lord? who shall set forth all his praises?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Who will declare the powers of the Lord? Who make a hearing for all his praises?

New American Bible
Who can recount the mighty deeds of the LORD, proclaim in full God’s praise?

New Revised Standard Version
Who can utter the mighty doings of the LORD, or declare all his praise?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can show forth all his praise?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Who will tell the wonders of LORD JEHOVAH and will proclaim all his praises?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Who can express the mighty acts of the LORD, Or make all His praise to be heard?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Who shall tell the mighty acts of the Lord? who shall cause all his praises to be heard?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
1Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 2Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise? 3Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.…

Cross References
Psalm 145:3
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.

Psalm 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.

Psalm 71:15
My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.

Psalm 139:17-18
How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! / If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You.

Job 5:9
the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.

Job 9:10
He does great things beyond searching out, and wonders without number.

Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.

Isaiah 55:8-9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

Romans 11:33
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!

Ephesians 3:18-19
will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth / of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

1 Chronicles 16:12
Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,

Nehemiah 9:5
Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.

Deuteronomy 3:24
“O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours?

Psalm 92:5
How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!

Psalm 136:4
He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.


Treasury of Scripture

Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can show forth all his praise?

utter

Psalm 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

Psalm 139:17,18
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! …

Psalm 145:3-12
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable…

all his praise

Nehemiah 9:5
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

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Psalm 106
1. The psalmist exhorts to praise God
4. He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers
7. The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy
47. He concludes with prayer and praise














Who can describe
The phrase "Who can describe" invites us to ponder the limitations of human language and understanding when it comes to the divine. The Hebrew root for "describe" is "saphar," which means to recount or to declare. This word suggests a detailed and comprehensive narration, yet it implies that the acts of God are so vast and profound that they surpass human ability to fully articulate. Historically, this reflects the ancient Jewish understanding of God's transcendence and the humility required in approaching the divine mysteries.

the mighty acts
The term "mighty acts" is derived from the Hebrew word "geburot," which refers to powerful deeds or heroic acts. In the context of the Old Testament, this often alludes to God's interventions in history, such as the Exodus, the conquest of Canaan, and other miraculous events. These acts are not just displays of power but are also expressions of God's covenant faithfulness and love for His people. Archaeological findings, such as ancient inscriptions and artifacts, often highlight the cultural significance of divine acts in the ancient Near East, underscoring the unique nature of Israel's God as both mighty and personal.

of the LORD
The name "LORD" in all capital letters represents the Hebrew "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant relationship with Israel. The use of "LORD" here emphasizes that the mighty acts are not just random displays of power but are intimately connected to God's character and His promises to His people. Theologically, this underscores the belief in a personal God who is actively involved in the world.

or fully proclaim
The phrase "or fully proclaim" comes from the Hebrew "shama," meaning to hear, understand, or announce. This suggests that even if one could describe God's acts, fully proclaiming them in their entirety is beyond human capacity. The word "fully" indicates completeness, pointing to the infinite nature of God's works and the inadequacy of human expression. This reflects a common biblical theme of the mystery and majesty of God, which calls for reverence and awe.

His praise?
"Praise" in Hebrew is "tehillah," which refers to a song or hymn of praise. It is related to the word "halal," meaning to boast or to shine. In the biblical context, praise is not just an act of worship but a declaration of God's glory and goodness. The question posed in this verse highlights the idea that God's worthiness of praise is inexhaustible. Scripturally, this aligns with the call to worship found throughout the Psalms, where God's people are encouraged to continually offer praise, recognizing that His greatness is beyond measure.

(2) Praise.--Tehillah, a term that has become technical for a liturgic hymn. (Tehillim is the general Hebrew word for the psalter. See Gen. Introduction.) The psalmist asks in this verse who is worthy or privileged to sing a tehillah, and replies himself that loyalty to the covenant confers this privilege.

Verse 2. - Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? (comp. Psalm 50:2; and for the impossibility of expressing God's greatness, see Job 11:7-9; Psalm 92:5; Isaiah 40:12-17; Romans 11:33-36). Who can show forth all his praise? i.e. "all the praise really due to him."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Who
מִ֗י (mî)
Interrogative
Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix

can describe
יְ֭מַלֵּל (yə·mal·lêl)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4448: To speak, utter, say

the mighty acts
גְּבוּר֣וֹת (gə·ḇū·rō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

or fully proclaim
יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ (yaš·mî·a‘)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

His praise?
תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃ (tə·hil·lā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise


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