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Psalm 111 Bible in Basic English

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  • Scholarly edition
  • OT: Masoretic Hebrew (not verified)
  • NT: Critical text (not verified)
  • Protestant (66 books)
  • Simplified language
  • 1965
  • Public domain

Audio: World English Bible (WEB), read by Winfred W. Henson · About the recordings

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BBE Bible in Basic English
RV1909 Reina-Valera 1909
WEB World English Bible (Classic, with Deuterocanon)
1 Let the Lord be praised. I will give praise to the Lord with all my heart, among the upright, and in the meeting of the people.
1 Aleluya. ALABARÉ á Jehová con todo el corazón, en la compañía y congregación de los rectos.
1 Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.
2 Grandes son las obras de Jehová; buscadas de todos los que las quieren.
2 Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
3 His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.
3 Gloria y hermosura es su obra; y su justicia permanece para siempre.
3 His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
4 Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.
4 Hizo memorables sus maravillas: clemente y misericordioso es Jehová.
4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.
5 He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
5 Dió mantenimiento á los que le temen; para siempre se acordará de su pacto.
5 He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
6 He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage of the nations.
6 El poder de sus obras anunció á su pueblo, dándole la heredad de las gentes.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.
7 Las obras de sus manos son verdad y juicio: fieles son todos sus mandamientos;
7 The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
8 They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.
8 Afirmados por siglo de siglo, hechos en verdad y en rectitud.
8 They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
9 He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.
9 Redención ha enviado á su pueblo; para siempre ha ordenado su pacto: santo y terrible es su nombre.
9 He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!
10 The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.
10 El principio de la sabiduría es el temor de Jehová: buen entendimiento tienen cuantos ponen aquéllos por obra: su loor permanece para siempre.
10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Cross references (10)

Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.

  1. 1 Psalm 138:1; Psalm 149:1; Psalm 106:1; Psalm 109:30; Psalm 108:3
  2. 2 Psalm 104:24; Proverbs 24:14; Psalm 139:14; Psalm 143:5; Ephesians 1:19
  3. 3 Psalm 145:4–5; Psalm 145:10–12; Ephesians 3:10; Revelation 5:12–14; Psalm 119:142
  4. 4 Psalm 103:8; Isaiah 63:7; Psalm 86:5; Psalm 145:8; Ephesians 1:6–8
  5. 5 Psalm 105:8; Luke 1:72; Psalm 106:45; Psalm 89:34; Daniel 9:4
  6. 6 Psalm 2:8; Psalm 80:8; Joshua 10:13–14; Psalm 44:2; Psalm 78:12–72
  7. 7 Psalm 19:7; Psalm 89:14; Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 98:3; Psalm 119:160
  8. 8 Matthew 5:18; Psalm 19:9; Isaiah 40:8; Revelation 15:3; Romans 7:12
  9. 9 Psalm 99:3; Luke 1:49; Luke 1:68; Titus 2:14; Revelation 5:9
  10. 10 Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10; Job 28:28; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Deuteronomy 4:6

Cross references: OpenBible.info (CC BY), drawn mainly from the public-domain Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. · Sources & licences

What the Fathers said

Passages from the Church Fathers that expound or quote this chapter, verbatim from the public-domain Schaff edition (19th-century English translations).

How these were chosen

“Commentary” is the opening of a homily or exposition on this chapter (John Chrysostom’s homilies, Augustine’s tractates, sermons and expositions of the Psalms). “Quotes” are sentences where the edition’s own footnotes identify a quotation of a verse here, kept only when the wording matches the verse. Only works whose authorship is not in doubt are used. Psalms follow the Hebrew/English numbering (Augustine numbers them as the Septuagint does: his Psalm 50 is Psalm 51 here).

  1. Commentary Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms (Psalm CX)

    This Psalm is one of those promises, surely and openly prophesying our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; so that we are utterly unable to doubt that Christ is announced in this Psalm, since we are now Christians, and believe the Gospel.

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 8 (1888)

  2. Quotes verse 111:2 Augustine of Hippo, The City of God (Book XIV, Chapters 27–28)

    The sins of men and angels do nothing to impede the "great works of the Lord which accomplish His will." For He who by His providence and omnipotence distributes to every one his own portion, is able to make good use not only of the good, but also of the wicked.

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 2 (1887)

  3. Quotes verse 111:7 Gregory of Nazianzus, Theological Orations (The Fourth Theological Oration, Which is the Second Concerning the Son)

    Now, the Works of His Hands are verity and judgment; for whose sake He was anointed with Godhead; for this anointing is of the Manhood; but the "He begetteth Me" is not connected with a cause; or it is for you to shew the adjunct.

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 7 (1894)

  4. Quotes verse 111:10 Augustine of Hippo, On Christian Doctrine (Book II, Chapters 5–6)

    For the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. From that beginning, then, till we reach wisdom itself, our way is by the steps now described.

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 2 (1887)

  5. Quotes verse 111:10 Augustine of Hippo, Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount (Book I)

    Nor ought blessedness to begin at any other point whatever, if indeed it is to attain unto the highest wisdom; "but the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;" for, on the other hand also, "pride" is entitled "the beginning of all sin." Let the proud, therefore, seek after and love the kingdoms of the earth; but "blessed …

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 6 (1888)