God’s Word Translation
Psalms 111:5
5He provides food for those who fear him. He always remembers his promise.
Psalms 111:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
- New International Version (NIV)He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
Context of Psalms 111:5
3His work is glorious and majestic. His righteousness continues forever. 4He has made his miracles unforgettable. The Lord is merciful and compassionate. He 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. 7His works are done with truth and justice. All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
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טֶ֭רֶף נָתַ֣ן לִֽירֵאָ֑יו יִזְכֹּ֖ר לְעוֹלָ֣ם בְּרִיתֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 111:5
- Psalms 34:9Fear the Lord, you holy people who belong to him. Those who fear him are never in need.
- Psalms 37:3Trust the Lord, and do good things. Live in the land, and practice being faithful.
- Isaiah 33:16This person will live on high. His stronghold will be a fortress made of rock. He will have plenty of food and a dependable supply of water.
- Matthew 6:26“Look at the birds. They don’t plant, harvest, or gather the harvest into barns. Yet, your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they?
- Luke 12:30Everyone in the world is concerned about these things, but your Father knows you need them.
- Psalms 89:34I will not dishonor my promise or alter my own agreement.
- Psalms 105:8He always remembers his promise, the word that he commanded for a thousand generations,
- Psalms 106:45He remembered his promise to them. In keeping with his rich mercy, he changed his plans.
- Nehemiah 1:5I said, “Lord God of heaven, great and awe-inspiring God, you faithfully keep your promise and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.
- Daniel 9:4I prayed to the Lord my God. I confessed and said, “Lord, you are great and deserve respect as the only God. You keep your promise and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.
- Luke 1:72He has shown his mercy to our ancestors and remembered his holy promise,
Commentaries on Psalms 111:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5He hath given meat - טרף tereph, Prey. This may allude to the quails in the wilderness. The word signifies what is taken in hunting - wild beasts, venison, or fowls of any kind; particularly such as were proper for food. It also signifies spoil taken from enemies. And he may also refer to the wondrous manner in which they were fed and supported during their captivity; and by his support he proved that he was mindful of his covenant. He had promised such…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5He hath given meat unto them that fear him - Margin, “prey.” The idea is, that he has supplied their needs. The Hebrew word is, “prey,” and the allusion is to the mode in which the needs of the beasts of the field are supplied. The meaning may be that they had obtained this from their enemies, as beasts of prey take their food by making war; or the word may be used in a general sense, as meaning that God had supplied their needs. He will ever be mindful…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5God takes care of his people’s needs, even providing food. He remembers his covenant with Abraham (see Psalm 105:8–11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-101. Praise ye the Lord--or, Hallelujah (Psa 104:35). This seems to serve as a title to those of the later Psalms, which, like this, set forth God's gracious government and its blessed fruits. This praise claims the whole heart--(Psa 86:12), and is rendered publicly. upright--a title of the true Israel (Psa 32:11).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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