Psalms 111:2 kjva — The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein."

— Psalms 111:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.”
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ASV
“The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh's works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.”
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NET
“The LORD’s deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.”
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DRB
“His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.”
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BBE
“The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.”
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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.

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

Psalms 111:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 111:2 say?

Psalms 111:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.”

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 (KJVA): “The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.” 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 111:2 kjva — The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

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