Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. New Living Translation How amazing are the deeds of the LORD! All who delight in him should ponder them. English Standard Version Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Berean Standard Bible Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. King James Bible The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. New King James Version The works of the LORD are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them. New American Standard Bible Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them. NASB 1995 Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them. NASB 1977 Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them. Legacy Standard Bible Great are the works of Yahweh; They are sought by all who delight in them. Amplified Bible Great are the works of the LORD, Studied by all those who delight in them. Christian Standard Bible The LORD’s works are great, studied by all who delight in them. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD’s works are great, studied by all who delight in them. American Standard Version The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Contemporary English Version The LORD has done many wonderful things! Everyone who is pleased with God's marvelous deeds will keep them in mind. English Revised Version The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD's deeds are spectacular. They should be studied by all who enjoy them. Good News Translation How wonderful are the things the LORD does! All who are delighted with them want to understand them. International Standard Version Great are the acts of the LORD; they are within reach of all who desire them. Majority Standard Bible Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. NET Bible The LORD's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them. New Heart English Bible The LORD's works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them. Webster's Bible Translation The works of the LORD are great, sought out by all them that have pleasure in them. World English Bible Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGreat [are] the works of YHWH, "" Sought out by all desiring them. Young's Literal Translation Great are the works of Jehovah, Sought out by all desiring them. Smith's Literal Translation Great the works of Jehovah, sought out to all their desires. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGreat are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. New Revised Standard Version Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Great are the works of LORD JEHOVAH, and they are sought out by all who desire them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The works of the LORD are great, Sought out of all them that have delight therein. Brenton Septuagint Translation The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Majestic Is His Work1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. 2Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. 3Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.… Cross References Psalm 104:24 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. Psalm 92:5 How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! Psalm 139:14 I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. Psalm 145:5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. Job 37:14 Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God. Job 5:9 the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. Job 11:7-9 Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty? / They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know? / Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea. Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. 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. Jeremiah 10:12 The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. 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! Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. Hebrews 3:4 And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Revelation 15:3 and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Treasury of Scripture The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. works Psalm 92:5 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. Psalm 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. Psalm 139:14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. sought Psalm 77:11,12 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old… Psalm 104:24,34 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches… Psalm 107:43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. that have Psalm 92:4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. Proverbs 17:16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? Proverbs 18:1,2 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom… Jump to Previous Delight Desiring Great Pleasure Pondered Searched Sought Studied Therein WorksJump to Next Delight Desiring Great Pleasure Pondered Searched Sought Studied Therein WorksPsalm 111 1. The psalmist by his example incites others to praise God for his glorious5. And gracious works 10. The fear of God breeds true wisdom Great are the works of the LORD; The phrase emphasizes the magnitude and excellence of God's actions throughout history. The "works of the LORD" can refer to creation, providence, and redemption. Biblically, this includes the creation of the world (Genesis 1), the deliverance of Israel from Egypt (Exodus 14), and the miracles performed by Jesus (John 2:11). The greatness of God's works is a recurring theme in the Psalms, highlighting His power and sovereignty (Psalm 8:3-4, Psalm 19:1). Historically, the Israelites would have recounted God's mighty acts during festivals and worship, reinforcing their identity as God's chosen people. This phrase invites believers to recognize and celebrate God's ongoing involvement in the world. they are pondered by all who delight in them. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, whose works are being praised. 2. The Psalmist The author of Psalm 111, traditionally attributed to King David, who is expressing admiration for God's works. 3. The Works of the LORD Refers to the acts of creation, providence, and redemption that God has performed throughout history. 4. The Delighters Those who take pleasure in and meditate on the works of the LORD, seeking to understand and appreciate them. Teaching Points The Magnitude of God's WorksGod's works are described as "great," indicating their vastness, complexity, and significance. Believers are encouraged to recognize and appreciate the magnitude of what God has done and continues to do. The Call to Ponder The Hebrew word for "pondered" (darash) implies seeking, inquiring, and studying. Christians are called to actively engage with God's works, seeking deeper understanding and insight. Delight in the Divine Those who delight in God's works are characterized by a joyful and eager attitude towards learning about and experiencing God's actions. This delight leads to a deeper relationship with God. Reflecting on Creation and Redemption God's works encompass both creation and redemption. Believers should reflect on how God's creative power and redemptive love are evident in their lives and the world around them. Encouragement to Share As believers ponder and delight in God's works, they are encouraged to share their insights and experiences with others, fostering a community of faith and wonder.(2) Sought out--i.e., they are the object of meditation and enquiry. (See Note, Psalm 105:4.) The psalmist was no doubt thinking of historical proofs of Jehovah's goodness to the chosen race, but his words are capable of a wide range. The best illustration of them may be found in the writings in which Mr. Ruskin warns this generation against the danger of insensibility to natural beauty.Verse 2. - The works of the Lord are great. Not his material works, but the doings of his providence (see vers. 3-9). Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Searched into and carefully studied by all who take an interest in such things. Deru-shim, "objects of study," is etymologically connected with madrasa, a college, a "place of study and research." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Greatגְּ֭דֹלִים (gə·ḏō·lîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent are the works מַעֲשֵׂ֣י (ma·‘ă·śê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property of the LORD; יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel they are pondered דְּ֝רוּשִׁ֗ים (də·rū·šîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship by all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who delight in them. חֶפְצֵיהֶֽם׃ (ḥep̄·ṣê·hem) Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2656: Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter Links Psalm 111:2 NIVPsalm 111:2 NLT Psalm 111:2 ESV Psalm 111:2 NASB Psalm 111:2 KJV Psalm 111:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 111:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 111:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 111:2 French Bible Psalm 111:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 111:2 Yahweh's works are great pondered by all (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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