Psalm 111:3
New International Version
Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.

New Living Translation
Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails.

English Standard Version
Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.

Berean Standard Bible
Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

King James Bible
His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

New King James Version
His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever.

New American Standard Bible
Splendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness endures forever.

NASB 1995
Splendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness endures forever.

NASB 1977
Splendid and majestic is His work; And His righteousness endures forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
Splendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness stands forever.

Amplified Bible
Splendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness endures forever.

Christian Standard Bible
All that he does is splendid and majestic; his righteousness endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All that He does is splendid and majestic; His righteousness endures forever.

American Standard Version
His work is honor and majesty; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

Contemporary English Version
Everything the LORD does is glorious and majestic, and his power to bring justice will never end.

English Revised Version
His work is honour and majesty: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
His work is glorious and majestic. His righteousness continues forever.

Good News Translation
All he does is full of honor and majesty; his righteousness is eternal.

International Standard Version
Splendid and glorious are his awesome deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.

Majority Standard Bible
Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

NET Bible
His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever.

New Heart English Bible
His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
His work is honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

World English Bible
His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Splendid and majestic is His work, "" And His righteousness is standing forever.

Young's Literal Translation
Honourable and majestic is His work, And His righteousness is standing for ever.

Smith's Literal Translation
Strength and honor his work, and his justice stands forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Confession and magnificence are his work. And his justice remains from age to age.

New American Bible
Majestic and glorious is his work, his righteousness endures forever.

New Revised Standard Version
Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
His works are great and glorious, and his righteousness endures for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His works are praiseworthy and great and his righteousness stands to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
His work is glory and majesty; And His righteousness endureth for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
His work is worthy of thanksgiving and honour: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Majestic Is His Work
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. 4He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.…

Cross References
Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Psalm 145:5
the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.

Psalm 104:1
Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.

1 Chronicles 16:29
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;

Habakkuk 3:3
God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth.

Psalm 29:2
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

Psalm 96:6
Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.

Revelation 15:3-4
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! / Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Psalm 8:1
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

Psalm 19:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Psalm 138:5
They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.

2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.


Treasury of Scripture

His work is honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endures for ever.

honourable

Psalm 19:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Psalm 145:4,5,10-12,17
One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts…

Exodus 15:6,7,11
Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy…

righteousness

Psalm 103:17
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

Psalm 119:142,144
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth…

Isaiah 51:5,6,8
My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust…

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Psalm 111
1. The psalmist by his example incites others to praise God for his glorious
5. And gracious works
10. The fear of God breeds true wisdom














His work
The phrase "His work" refers to the deeds and actions of God, which encompass all of creation and His ongoing involvement in the world. The Hebrew word for "work" here is "ma'aseh," which implies not just a single act but a continuous series of actions that demonstrate God's power and purpose. In the context of the Psalms, this often points to both the natural world and the redemptive acts of God throughout history. From the creation narrative in Genesis to the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, God's works are a testament to His sovereignty and faithfulness.

is majestic
translates from the Hebrew word "hod," which conveys a sense of splendor and grandeur. This term is often used in the Old Testament to describe the kingly and divine attributes of God. The majesty of God's work is evident in the vastness of the universe, the complexity of life, and the beauty of nature. It also reflects His moral and spiritual authority, which commands reverence and awe. In a historical context, the majesty of God was a source of comfort and strength for the Israelites, reminding them of His ultimate control over all things.

and glorious
comes from the Hebrew word "hadar," which means beauty, honor, or glory. This word is frequently used in the scriptures to describe the visible manifestation of God's presence and His divine attributes. The glory of God's work is not only seen in the physical world but also in His acts of salvation and justice. Throughout the Bible, God's glory is revealed in His interactions with humanity, from the giving of the Law at Sinai to the incarnation of Christ. This glory is a reflection of His perfect character and His desire to be in relationship with His creation.

and His righteousness endures forever
The phrase "and His righteousness" refers to God's moral perfection and His commitment to justice and truth. The Hebrew word "tsedaqah" is used here, which encompasses the idea of rightness, justice, and ethical conduct. God's righteousness is a central theme in the Bible, highlighting His unwavering commitment to what is right and just. It assures believers that God will always act in accordance with His holy nature and that His judgments are fair and true.

endures forever
This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God's righteousness. The Hebrew word "olam" is used, which signifies perpetuity and timelessness. Unlike human standards of righteousness, which can change and falter, God's righteousness is constant and unchanging. This assurance of God's eternal righteousness provides hope and stability for believers, knowing that God's promises and His moral order are everlasting. In a world where human justice can be flawed and temporary, the enduring righteousness of God is a foundation for faith and trust.

Verse 3. - His work is honorable and glorious; literally, honor and glory; but our translators have rightly paraphrased. And his righteousness endureth forever; i.e. his just and righteous dealing with all his creatures.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Splendid
הוֹד־ (hō·wḏ-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor

and majestic
וְהָדָ֥ר (wə·hā·ḏār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor

is His work;
פָּֽעֳל֑וֹ (pā·‘o·lōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6467: Doing, deed, work

His righteousness
וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ (wə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

endures
עֹמֶ֥דֶת (‘ō·me·ḏeṯ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

forever.
לָעַֽד׃ (lā·‘aḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity


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