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Psalms 111:2–3

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The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
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From verse 2

  1. Psalms 104:24Rank 1 from verse 2
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    24O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

  2. Proverbs 24:14Rank 2 from verse 2
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    14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

  3. Psalms 139:14Rank 3 from verse 2
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    14I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

  4. Psalms 143:5Rank 4 from verse 2
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    5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.

  5. Ephesians 1:19Rank 5 from verse 2
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    19And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

From verse 3

  1. Psalms 145:4–5Rank 1 from verse 3
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    4One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.

    5I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

  2. Psalms 145:10–12Rank 2 from verse 3
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    10All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.

    11They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;

    12To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.

  3. Ephesians 3:10Rank 3 from verse 3
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    10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

  4. Revelation 5:12–14Rank 4 from verse 3
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    12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

    13And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

    14And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

  5. Psalms 119:142Rank 5 from verse 3
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    142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

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Psalms 111:2

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

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COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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therein

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In, within, during, or concerning that place, person, thing, condition, time, or matter previously mentioned.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Psalms 111:3

COMBINED MEANING

work

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Sense 1: Labour, occupation, an assigned task, or service. Sense 2: An action, deed, operation, effect, product, thing made, or manner of workmanship. Sense 3: To labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

endureth

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Sense 1: Continues, remains, lasts, or abides. Sense 2: Bears or withstands hardship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

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ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

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1PRAISE ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

2The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

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3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

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4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

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