Psalms, 111
2. The works of the LORD [are] great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
2. The works of the LORD [are] great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Psalm 111 is a song of praise to God, highlighting its greatness and power, as well as its wonderful works for its people. The psalmist begins the Psalm proclaiming that he will give thanks to the Lord with all his heart and with the Assembly of the Righteous (v. 1). Next, he lists some of the great works God has done for his people. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 111:
Psalm 92:4: "For thou, Lord, you rejoiced by your made; I will rejoice in the works of your hands." This verse highlights the joy that the psalmist feels in contemplating the wonderful works of God, which is a common theme to Psalm 111.
Psalm 103:2: "Bless, O my soul, to the Lord, and do not forget any of its benefits." Like Psalm 111, this verse emphasizes the importance of remembering the great works of God and giving thanks to him for his blessings.
Psalm 145:4: "A generation shall praise your works to the other, and announce your mighty ones." This verse highlights the importance of sharing the testimony of God's great works from one generation to another, which is in line with the theme of Psalm 111.
Psalm 107:31: "Exalt him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the Assembly of the Elders." This verse highlights the importance of praising God in community, which is a central theme in Psalm 111.
Psalm 139:14: "I praise you, because in a terrible and so wonderful way I was formed; wonderful are your works, and my soul knows it very well." This verse emphasizes the wonder of human creation and highlights the greatness of God's works, which is in line with the topics addressed in Psalm 111.
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