Psalms 111:9 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend {is} his name.”

Psalms 111:9

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

They stand fast for ever and ever, {and are} done in truth and uprightness. {stand...: Heb. are established}

He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend {is} his name.

The fear of the LORD {is} the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do {his commandments}: his praise endureth for ever. {a good...: or, good success} {his commandments: Heb. them}

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Psalms 111:1

"Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with {my} whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and {in} the congregation. {Praise ye...: Heb. Hallelujah}"

Psalms 111:2

"The works of the LORD {are} great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein."

Psalms 111:3

"His work {is} honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever."

Psalms 111:4

"He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD {is} gracious and full of compassion."

Psalms 111:5

"He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. {meat: Heb. prey}"

Psalms 111:6

"He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen."

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