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Psalms 111:7
7He is always honest and fair in the things that he does. His rules help people to live well.
Psalms 111:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
- New International Version (NIV)The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;
- New King James Version (NKJV)The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure.
Context of Psalms 111:7
5He gives food to the people who serve him. He always remembers the covenant that he made with his people. 6He said that he would use his great power to help his people. He has given to them the lands where other nations lived. He is always honest and fair in the things that he does. His rules help people to live well. 8They will continue to be right for all time. People should trust those rules and obey them. 9He rescued his people so that they became free. He made his covenant with them so that it would continue for ever. His name is holy, and people should respect him with fear.
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מַעֲשֵׂ֣י יָ֭דָיו אֱמֶ֣ת וּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט נֶ֝אֱמָנִ֗ים כָּל־פִּקּוּדָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 111:7
- Psalms 85:10God will be faithful to us and he will love us with his faithful love. His justice and his peace will join together, like dear friends.
- Psalms 89:14As King, you rule with justice, and you always do what is right. You show your faithful love and you are faithful.
- Psalms 98:3He has kept his promise that he made to the people of Israel. He has continued to take care of them with his faithful love. Everyone who lives everywhere on the earth can see that God has the power to save people.
- Deuteronomy 32:4He is the strong Rock where we can be safe. Everything that he does is perfect. He only does what is right and fair. We can trust him to be faithful.
- 2 Timothy 2:13Even if we no longer trust him, he will still be someone that people can trust. He will always remain true to his nature.’
- Revelation 15:3Now they sang the song of God's servant, Moses, and the Lamb's song. They sang this: ‘Lord God with all power, what you do is great and wonderful! Everything that you do is completely fair and honest. You are King of all nations of the world.
- Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect. It makes us strong again. We can trust what the Lord teaches us. He helps ordinary people to be wise.
- Psalms 105:8He will always remember the covenant that he made with us. He made that promise to continue for ever.
- Psalms 119:86I know that I can trust all your commands, but people still give me trouble with their lies. Quickly, help me!
Commentaries on Psalms 111:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Verity and judgment - His works are verity or truth, because they were wrought for the fulfillment of the promises he made to their fathers. And they were just; for their punishment was in consequence of their infidelities: and the punishment of the Babylonians was only in consequence of their gross iniquities; and in both respects he had proved his work to be according to justice and judgment.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7The works of his hands - All that he does in the works of creation and providence; all in his acts toward the children of men. Are verity - Truth. That is, They tend to establish and confirm the truth; they are done in the cause or the defense of truth. Truth in any case may be ascertained by what God “does,” for all that he defends and protects is “truth,” and his acts, therefore, may be regarded as an expression of what is true and right. And judgment…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-8Giving Israel the land of other nations was just and good. The Lord was judging those nations and showing grace to Israel. However, if the Israelites do not live faithfully and with integrity, they will also lose the land. The Lord’s people must reflect his character.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-86-8. His power was shown especially in giving them the promised land, and His faithfulness and justice thus displayed are, like His precepts, reliable and of permanent obligation.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 111
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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