Psalms 111:3

111:2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

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

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His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

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

His work is honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endures for ever.

111:4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

What does Psalms 111:3 mean?

Psalms 111:3 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include פֹּעַל (pôʻal), הוֹד (hôwd), הָדָר (hâdâr).

Hebrew interlinear

His

workפֹּעַלpôʻal/po'-al/H6467an act or work (concretely)

honourableהוֹדhôwd/hode/H1935grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)

and

glorious:הָדָרhâdâr/haw-dawr'/H1926magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor

and

his

righteousnessצְדָקָהtsᵉdâqâh/tsed-aw-kaw'/H6666rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)

endurethעָמַדʻâmad/aw-mad'/H5975to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

for

ever.עַדʻad/ad/H5703properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition)

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 111:3.

1 Chronicles 16:27

Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

Job 40:10

Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.

Psalms 104:1

Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

Psalms 145:5

I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. works: Heb. things, or, words

Psalms 21:5

His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.

Psalms 45:3

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

Psalms 90:16

Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.

Psalms 96:6

Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

Frequently asked questions

What does Psalms 111:3 say?

Psalms 111:3 (King James Version) reads: "His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever."

Is Psalms 111:3 in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms 111:3 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.

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