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Psalms 111

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVPraise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
    WEBPraise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
  2. 2
    KJVThe works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
    WEBYahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
  3. 3
    KJVHis work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
    WEBHis work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
  4. 4
    KJVHe hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
    WEBHe has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.
  5. 5
    KJVHe hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
    WEBHe has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
  6. 6
    KJVHe hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
    WEBHe has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
  7. 7
    KJVThe works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
    WEBThe works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
  8. 8
    KJVThey stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
    WEBThey are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
  9. 9
    KJVHe sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
    WEBHe has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!
  10. 10
    KJVThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
    WEBThe fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.