God’s Word Translation
Psalms 111:4
4He has made his miracles unforgettable. The Lord is merciful and compassionate.
Psalms 111:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
- New International Version (NIV)He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
Context of Psalms 111:4
2The Lord’s deeds are spectacular. They should be studied by all who enjoy them. 3His work is glorious and majestic. His righteousness continues forever. He has made his miracles unforgettable. The Lord is merciful and compassionate. 5He provides food for those who fear him. He always remembers his promise. 6He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance.
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זֵ֣כֶר עָ֭שָׂה לְנִפְלְאֹתָ֑יו חַנּ֖וּן וְרַח֣וּם יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 111:4
- Psalms 78:4We will not hide them from our children. We will tell the next generation about the Lord’s power and great deeds and the miraculous things he has done.
- Exodus 12:26When your children ask you what this ceremony means to you,
- Exodus 13:14“In the future when your children ask you what this means, tell them, ‘The Lord used his mighty hand to bring us out of slavery in Egypt.
- Deuteronomy 4:9However, be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you don’t forget the things which you have seen with your own eyes. Don’t let them fade from your memory as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
- Deuteronomy 31:19“Write down this song, teach it to the Israelites, and have them sing it. This song will be a witness for me against the Israelites.
- Joshua 4:6This will be a sign for you. In the future your children will ask, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’
- 1 Corinthians 11:24and spoke a prayer of thanksgiving. He broke the bread and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.”
- Psalms 86:5You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, full of mercy toward everyone who calls out to you.
- Psalms 103:8The Lord is compassionate, merciful, patient, and always ready to forgive.
- Exodus 34:6Then he passed in front of Moses, calling out, “The Lord, the Lord, a compassionate and merciful God, patient, always faithful and ready to forgive.
- Isaiah 63:7I will acknowledge the Lord’s acts of mercy, and ⌞sing⌟ the praises of the Lord, because of everything that the Lord has done for us. He has done many good things for the nation of Israel because of his compassion and his unlimited mercy.
- Micah 7:18Who is a God like you? You forgive sin and overlook the rebellion of your faithful people. You will not be angry forever, because you would rather show mercy.
- Romans 5:20The laws in Moses’ Teachings were added to increase the failure. But where sin increased, God’s kindness increased even more.
- Ephesians 1:6so that the kindness he had given us in his dear Son would be praised and given glory.
- 1 Timothy 1:14Our Lord was very kind to me. Through his kindness he brought me to faith and gave me the love that Christ Jesus shows people.
- Psalms 78:38But he is compassionate. He forgave their sin. He did not destroy them. He restrained his anger many times. He did not display all of his fury.
Commentaries on Psalms 111:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4He hath made his wonderful works - He who seeks them out will never forget them; and every thing of God's framing is done in such a way, as to strike the imagination, interest the senses, and charm and edify the intellect. But the psalmist may here intend principally the works of God in behalf of the Jewish people; and particularly in their deliverance from the Babylonish captivity, which this Psalm is supposed to celebrate.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4He hath made his wonderful works - In heaven and in earth. To be remembered - literally, “Memory hath he made for his wonderful works.” “They” are so made, that man may remember them; the memory of man, also, is so made, that it may retain them. The highest and most appropriate exercise of memory is to retain the lessons which the works of God inculcate; to treasure up for gratitude and for use what he teaches his intelligent creation through those works…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5The godly praise God and delight themselves in his great works. His mighty acts reflect his righteousness, grace, and compassion (see Psalm 116:5–7). All who submit themselves to him experience his glory.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-43-4. honourable and glorious--literally, "honor and majesty," which illustrate His glorious perfections. righteousness--(Psa 7:17; 31:1), which He has made memorable by wonders of love and mercy, in supplying the wants of His people according to covenant engagements.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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