Psalms 111:9 net — He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.

NET Bible

"He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome."

— Psalms 111:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 111:9 in Other Translations

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Psalms 111 — Context

6

He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.

7

His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.

8

They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out.

9

He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.

10

To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

Psalms 111:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 111:9 say?
Psalms 111:9 in the NET Bible reads: “He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.”
Where is Psalms 111:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 111:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 111, verse 9.
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 111:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 111:9 in?
Psalms 111:9 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 111:9?
Psalms 111:9 reads (NET): “He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.” 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.
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