Psalms 111:2

Psalms 111:1 kjva — Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation."

— Psalms 111:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.”
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ASV
“Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation. ”
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WEB
“Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.”
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NET
“Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation.”
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DRB
“Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he shall delight exceedingly in his commandments.”
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BBE
“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.”
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Psalms 111 — Context

Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

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.

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

Psalms 111:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 111:1 say?

Psalms 111:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.”

Where is Psalms 111:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 111:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 111, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 111:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 111:1 in?

Psalms 111:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 111:1?

Psalms 111:1 reads (KJVA): “Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 111:1 kjva — Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

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