Psalm 111:7
New International Version
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.

New Living Translation
All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are trustworthy.

English Standard Version
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;

Berean Standard Bible
The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

King James Bible
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

New King James Version
The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure.

New American Standard Bible
The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are trustworthy.

NASB 1995
The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are sure.

NASB 1977
The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are sure.

Legacy Standard Bible
The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are faithful.

Amplified Bible
The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice; All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy).

Christian Standard Bible
The works of his hands are truth and justice; all his instructions are trustworthy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His instructions are trustworthy.

American Standard Version
The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.

Contemporary English Version
God is always honest and fair, and his laws can be trusted.

English Revised Version
The works of his hands are truth and judgment; all his precepts are sure.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.

Good News Translation
In all he does he is faithful and just; all his commands are dependable.

International Standard Version
Whatever he does is reliable and just, and all his precepts are trustworthy,

Majority Standard Bible
The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

NET Bible
His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.

New Heart English Bible
The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

Webster's Bible Translation
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

World English Bible
The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The works of His hands [are] true and just, "" All His appointments [are] steadfast.

Young's Literal Translation
The works of His hands are true and just, Stedfast are all His appointments.

Smith's Literal Translation
The works of his hands are truth and judgment; faithful are all his charges;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that he may give them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and judgment.

New American Bible
The works of his hands are true and just, reliable all his decrees,

New Revised Standard Version
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The works of his hands are truth and justice, and they endure for ever and ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The work of his hands is truth and judgment and they stand to the eternity of eternities.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are sure.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The works of his hands are truth and judgment: all his commandments are sure:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Majestic Is His Work
6He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations. 7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. 8They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

Psalm 19:7-9
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

Psalm 119:142
Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true.

Psalm 119:151
You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.

Psalm 119:160
The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.

Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.

Isaiah 45:19
I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.

Isaiah 46:10
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.

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!

Revelation 19:2
For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

Romans 3:4
Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”

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!

1 Corinthians 1:9
God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.


Treasury of Scripture

The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

works

Psalm 85:10
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Psalm 89:14
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

Psalm 98:3
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

all his

Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Psalm 105:8
He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.

Psalm 119:86,151,160
All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me…

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The works of His hands are truth and justice;
This phrase emphasizes the divine nature of God's actions, reflecting His character. In biblical context, "the works of His hands" often refers to creation and God's ongoing involvement in the world. Genesis 1 describes the creation as an act of divine craftsmanship, underscoring the truth and justice inherent in God's design. The terms "truth" and "justice" are central to God's covenant with Israel, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, which describes God as a "God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He." This reflects the consistency and righteousness of God's actions throughout history, from the deliverance of Israel from Egypt to the establishment of His laws. Archaeological findings, such as ancient law codes, highlight the distinctiveness of biblical justice compared to surrounding cultures, emphasizing fairness and protection for the vulnerable.

all His precepts are trustworthy.
God's precepts, or commandments, are reliable and worthy of trust. This phrase underscores the dependability of God's word, as seen in Psalm 19:7, which states, "The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul." The trustworthiness of God's precepts is a recurring theme in Scripture, affirming that His laws are not arbitrary but rooted in His unchanging nature. Historically, the Israelites were called to live by these precepts, which set them apart from other nations. The reliability of God's word is further affirmed in the New Testament, where Jesus, in Matthew 5:18, declares that not the smallest letter or stroke of the law will disappear until everything is accomplished. This points to the fulfillment of God's promises through Christ, who embodies the truth and justice of God's precepts.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 111, traditionally attributed to King David, who praises the works and character of God.

2. God
The central figure in this verse, whose works and precepts are being described as truthful and just.

3. Israel
The nation to whom the Psalmist is writing, reminding them of God's faithfulness and justice.

4. The Works of God
Refers to God's creation, providence, and acts of salvation throughout history.

5. The Precepts of God
The laws, commandments, and teachings given by God, which are reliable and trustworthy.
Teaching Points
God's Works Reflect His Character
The works of God are inherently truthful and just, reflecting His perfect nature. As believers, we can trust in His actions and His plans for our lives.

Trust in God's Precepts
God's commandments and teachings are reliable. In a world full of uncertainty, we can find stability and guidance in His Word.

Living by God's Truth and Justice
As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate God's truth and justice in our daily lives, ensuring that our actions align with His righteous standards.

The Assurance of God's Faithfulness
The consistency of God's truth and justice throughout history assures us of His faithfulness. We can rely on His promises and His guidance.

The Role of Scripture in Our Lives
Engaging with God's Word is essential for spiritual growth. It equips us to discern truth, act justly, and live in a manner that honors God.Verse 7. - The works of his hands are verity and judgment. All that God does is right and just - "done in truth and uprightness" (ver. 8). All his commandments are sure; i.e. firm, unchangeable - being based on truth and right.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The works
מַעֲשֵׂ֣י (ma·‘ă·śê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

of His hands
יָ֭דָיו (yā·ḏāw)
Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

are truth
אֱמֶ֣ת (’ĕ·meṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness

and justice;
וּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט (ū·miš·pāṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

His precepts
פִּקּוּדָֽיו׃ (piq·qū·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6490: Appointed, a mandate

are trustworthy.
נֶ֝אֱמָנִ֗ים (ne·’ĕ·mā·nîm)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 539: To confirm, support


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