Psalm 111:2 “Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight…”

Psalm 111:2

Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

American Standard Version

The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

Geneva Bible 1599

The workes of the Lord are great, and ought to be sought out of al them that loue them.

Darby Translation

Great are the works of Jehovah; sought out of all that delight in them.

Young's Literal Translation

Great [are] the works of Jehovah, Sought out by all desiring them.

Bible in Basic English

The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.

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Cross references

“works”

Psalm 104:24 Psalm 139:14 Ephesians 1:19 Jeremiah 32:17–19 Revelation 15:3 Ephesians 2:7–10

Psalm 104:24 · BSB

How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.

Psalm 139:14 · BSB

I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.

Ephesians 1:19 · BSB

and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,

Jeremiah 32:17–19 · BSB

“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

Revelation 15:3 · BSB

and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!

Ephesians 2:7–10 · BSB

in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

“sought”

Psalm 143:5 Ecclesiastes 3:11 Job 37:7 1 Peter 1:10–12 Psalm 104:34 Psalm 107:43

Psalm 143:5 · BSB

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 · BSB

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end.

Job 37:7 · BSB

He seals up the hand of every man, so that all men may know His work.

1 Peter 1:10–12 · BSB

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,

Psalm 104:34 · BSB

May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

Psalm 107:43 · BSB

Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.

“that have”

Proverbs 24:14 Proverbs 17:16 Romans 1:28 Romans 8:6 Psalm 92:4 Proverbs 18:1

Proverbs 24:14 · BSB

Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.

Proverbs 17:16 · BSB

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

Romans 1:28 · BSB

Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

Romans 8:6 · BSB

The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

Psalm 92:4 · BSB

For You, O LORD, have made me glad by Your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.

Proverbs 18:1 · BSB

He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

3Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

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