Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. New Living Translation He gives food to those who fear him; he always remembers his covenant. English Standard Version He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. Berean Standard Bible He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. King James Bible He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. New King James Version He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. New American Standard Bible He has given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever. NASB 1995 He has given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever. NASB 1977 He has given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever. Legacy Standard Bible He has given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever. Amplified Bible He has given food to those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence]; He will remember His covenant forever. Christian Standard Bible He has provided food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible He has provided food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. American Standard Version He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant. Contemporary English Version He gives food to his worshipers and always keeps his agreement with them. English Revised Version He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. GOD'S WORD® Translation He provides food for those who fear him. He always remembers his promise. Good News Translation He provides food for those who honor him; he never forgets his covenant. International Standard Version He prepares food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. NET Bible He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant. New Heart English Bible He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant. Webster's Bible Translation He hath given food to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. World English Bible He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has given prey to those fearing Him, "" He remembers His covenant for all time. Young's Literal Translation Prey He hath given to those fearing Him, He remembereth to the age His covenant. Smith's Literal Translation He gave prey to those fearing him: he will remember forever his covenant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblehe hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever of his covenant: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He gives food to those who fear him, he remembers his covenant forever. New Revised Standard Version He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe has given food to them that revere him; he will ever be mindful of his covenant. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He gives food to his worshipers and he remembers his covenant to eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He hath given food unto them that fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. Brenton Septuagint Translation He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Majestic Is His Work…4He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate. 5He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. 6He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations.… Cross References Exodus 16:4 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Luke 11:3 Give us each day our daily bread. John 6:31-35 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” ... Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. Isaiah 33:16 he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. Nehemiah 9:15 In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land that You had sworn to give them. Psalm 105:40 They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. Psalm 132:15 I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. Treasury of Scripture He has given meat to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. hast given Psalm 34:9,10 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him… Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Isaiah 33:16 He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. meat. Psalm 89:34 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. Psalm 105:8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. Psalm 106:45 And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies. Jump to Previous Age Agreement Always Covenant Fear Fearing Food Forever Meat Mind Mindful Prey Provides Remember Remembereth Remembers WorshippersJump to Next Age Agreement Always Covenant Fear Fearing Food Forever Meat Mind Mindful Prey Provides Remember Remembereth Remembers WorshippersPsalm 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 He provides food for those who fear Him; This phrase highlights God's provision and care for His people. In the biblical context, "those who fear Him" refers to individuals who have a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority. The provision of food can be seen as both physical sustenance and spiritual nourishment. Historically, God's provision is evident in the wilderness experience of the Israelites, where He provided manna (Exodus 16). This act of provision is a testament to God's faithfulness and His ability to meet the needs of His people. The concept of fearing God is a recurring theme in the wisdom literature, such as Proverbs 9:10, which states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. This fear is not about being afraid but about having a deep respect and commitment to God, which results in His blessings and provision. He remembers His covenant forever. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the provider and covenant keeper. His actions are a reflection of His character and faithfulness. 2. Those who fear Him This refers to the people who have a reverent awe and respect for God. In the Hebrew context, "fear" (yare') implies a deep respect and acknowledgment of God's power and authority. 3. Covenant This is a solemn agreement or promise made by God to His people. The verse highlights God's faithfulness in remembering His covenant, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. Teaching Points God's ProvisionGod is the ultimate provider for His people. Just as He provided manna for the Israelites, He continues to meet the needs of those who fear Him today. Fear of the Lord A healthy fear of the Lord is foundational to receiving His blessings. This fear is not about being afraid but having a deep respect and reverence for God. Covenant Faithfulness God's faithfulness to His covenant is unchanging. Believers can trust that He will fulfill His promises, as He has done throughout history. Trust in God's Timing God's provision often comes in His perfect timing. Believers are encouraged to trust in His timing and not be anxious about their needs. Living in Gratitude Recognizing God's provision should lead to a life of gratitude and worship. Believers are called to remember and give thanks for His faithfulness. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 111Why do advancements in technology reduce the need for religious explanations? Psalm 111:9 mentions an eternal covenant--how does this align with the New Testament's concept of a new covenant superseding the old one? If God is said to be omnipresent, why does the psalmist continually ask, 'Where is your God?' (Psalm 42:3)? Deuteronomy 14:23 states that tithing teaches the fear of God. Why frame spiritual devotion in terms of fear, and is this consistent with broader biblical themes?(5) He hath given.--Better, He gave. Meat.--The word often means "prey," from its being torn as by a wild beast, but it is used in Proverbs 31:15, Malachi 3:10, in the simple sense of food. (Comp. also the verb, Proverbs 30:8.) There need not therefore be any allusion to the spoils taken in the Canaanitish wars, though the next verse makes this exceedingly probable. (See Sir G. Grove's remarks; article "Meat" in Smith's Bible Dictionary.) Verse 5. - He hath given meat unto them that fear him. The manna may be primarily in the writer's mind, but he is also thinking of the "food given to all flesh" (Psalm 136:25) continually. He will ever be mindful of his covenant. The covenant with Abraham, made "to a thousand generations" (Psalm 105:8).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He providesנָתַ֣ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set food טֶ֭רֶף (ṭe·rep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2964: Something torn, a fragment, a fresh leaf, prey, food to those who fear Him; לִֽירֵאָ֑יו (lî·rê·’āw) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent He remembers יִזְכֹּ֖ר (yiz·kōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male His covenant בְּרִיתֽוֹ׃ (bə·rî·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant forever. לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Links Psalm 111:5 NIVPsalm 111:5 NLT Psalm 111:5 ESV Psalm 111:5 NASB Psalm 111:5 KJV Psalm 111:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 111:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 111:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 111:5 French Bible Psalm 111:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 111:5 He has given food to those who (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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