Psalms 111:6 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 111:6

4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;
^aThe Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 He has given food to those who fear Him;
He will ever be mindful of His covenant.

6 He has declared to His people the power of His works,
In giving them the¹ heritage of the nations.

7 The works of His hands are ^averity and justice;
All His precepts are sure.

8 ^aThey stand fast forever and ever,
And are ^bdone in truth and uprightness.

9 ^aHe has sent redemption to His people;
He has commanded His covenant forever:
^bHoly and awesome is His name.

10 ^aThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 111:6

American Standard Version
He hath showed his people the power of his works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

Amplified® Bible
He has declared {and} shown to His people the power of His works in giving them the heritage of the nations [of Canaan].

Contemporary English Version
He has shown his mighty power to his people and has given them the lands of other nations.

Darby English Version
He hath shewn his people the power of his works, to give them the heritage of the nations.

Good News Bible
He has shown his power to his people by giving them the lands of foreigners.

King James Version
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

New American Standard Bible
He has made known to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

New International Version
He has shown his people the power of his works,
giving them the lands of other nations.

New King James Version
He has declared to His people the power of His works,
In giving them the heritage of the nations.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He has made known to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

Revised Standard Version
He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

Young's Literal Translation
The power of His works He hath declared to His people, To give to them the inheritance of nations.

New English Translation
He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.¹