Psalms 111:2 bbe — The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.
Bible in Basic English
"The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them."
— Psalms 111:2, Bible in Basic English
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Psalms 111 — Context
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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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The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.
3
His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.
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Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.
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He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
Psalms 111:2 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 111:2 say?
Psalms 111:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.”
Where is Psalms 111:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 111:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 111, verse 2.
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 111:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 111:2 in?
Psalms 111:2 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 111:2?
Psalms 111:2 reads (BBE): “The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.” 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.