The Meaning of Psalms 111:3 Explained

Psalms 111:3

KJV: His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

YLT: Honourable and majestic is His work, And His righteousness is standing for ever.

Darby: His work is majesty and splendour, and his righteousness abideth for ever.

ASV: His work is honor and majesty; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

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CONTEXT: What is the Context of Psalms 111:3?

MEANING: What does Psalms 111:3 Mean?

WORDS: What do the individual words in Psalms 111:3 mean?

RELATIONS: What do the major concepts mean in Psalms 111:3?

KJV Reverse Interlinear

His work  [is] honourable  and glorious:  and his righteousness  endureth  for ever. 

What does Psalms 111:3 Mean?

Context Summary

Psalms 111:1-10 - The Works Of The Lord
A fresh series of psalms begins here, of which the dominant note is Hallelujah. This and the next are similar in construction, each being alphabetical; that is, the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The first is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving at the contemplation of Jehovah's works; and the second describes the righteousness which His chosen derive from Him. They are the work of an unknown minstrel, but anonymity is characteristic of the highest work. When a man has achieved a really noble and beautiful work, he is indifferent to the judgment and praise of his fellows.
Let us, as Psalms 111:2 suggests, take pleasure in God's works and seek them out. It is well to acquaint ourselves with some branch of natural study for this purpose. But the wealth of truth hidden in the precepts of the Word of God, Psalms 111:7, will still better repay us. God's works in nature, providence, and grace will be our theme and joy for eternal ages. A veil, however, is now on our eyes and a lethargy on our tongues. What precious phrases are scattered through this psalm! Full of compassion; meat for his own ever mindful of his covenant; redemption sent to his people; the covenant commanded forever. What strong consolation for those who have fled for refuge! In the closing verses wisdom is used, as in Solomon's time, of the intuitions of the pure heart. [source]

Chapter Summary: Psalms 111

1  The psalmist by his example incites others to praise God for his glorious
5  And gracious works
10  The fear of God breeds true wisdom

What do the individual words in Psalms 111:3 mean?

Honorable and glorious His work [is] and His righteousness endures forever
הוֹד־ וְהָדָ֥ר פָּֽעֳל֑וֹ וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ עֹמֶ֥דֶת לָעַֽד

הוֹד־  Honorable 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular
Root: הֹוד  
Sense: splendour, majesty, vigour.
וְהָדָ֥ר  and  glorious 
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Noun, masculine singular
Root: הָדָר  
Sense: ornament, splendour, honour.
פָּֽעֳל֑וֹ  His  work  [is] 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular construct, third person masculine singular
Root: פֹּעַל  
Sense: work, deed, doing.
וְ֝צִדְקָת֗וֹ  and  His  righteousness 
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Noun, feminine singular construct, third person masculine singular
Root: צְדָקָה  
Sense: justice, righteousness.
עֹמֶ֥דֶת  endures 
Parse: Verb, Qal, Participle, feminine singular
Root: עָמַד  
Sense: to stand, remain, endure, take one’s stand.
לָעַֽד  forever 
Parse: Preposition-l, Noun, masculine singular
Root: עַד  
Sense: perpetuity, for ever, continuing future.

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