Psalms 111:6

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

Psalms 111:6 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
English Standard Version (ESV)
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
New Living Translation (NLT)
6 He has shown his great power to his people by giving them the lands of other nations.
The Message Bible (MSG)
6 He proved to his people that he could do what he said: Hand them the nations on a platter - a gift!
American Standard Version (ASV)
6 He hath showed his people the power of his works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
6 He has revealed the power of his works to his people by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
6 He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
6 He has shown his people what his power can do. He has given them the lands of other nations.

Psalms 111:6 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 111:6

He hath showed his people the power of his works
Or his works of power, his mighty works, in which his great power was shown; as to the people of Israel in Egypt, at the Red sea, in the wilderness, and in bringing them to and settling them in the land of Canaan; these he showed to them in fact, they saw them with their eyes; and he showed or declared them to them in prophecy, before they came to pass, as Kimchi observes, that it might not be said they came by chance. So he hath showed his works of power to his people in Gospel times, as the miracles of Christ, his resurrection from the dead, redemption by him, and the work of grace on the hearts of men in all ages.

That he may give them the heritage of the Heathen;
the Lord did the above works of his power for the people of Israel, that he might put them into the possession of the land of Canaan, inherited by Heathens; that it might become their inheritance, and they might enjoy their houses, vineyards, and fields; and he wrought powerfully through the ministration of the Gospel, by his Spirit and grace, upon the hearts of men in the Gentile world; that the Christian church might possess the dominions of it, as it did in the times of Constantine and of others, and as it will more largely in the latter day; see ( Psalms 2:8 ) ( Revelation 2:26 ) .

Psalms 111:6 In-Context

4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 64:9; S Psalms 66:3,5
  • 2. S Psalms 105:44
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