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Psalm 111:2-4
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 111:2-4
New Catholic Bible
2 Great are the works of the Lord;[a]
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 His deeds[b] show forth majesty and splendor,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has won renown for his wonders;[c]
gracious and compassionate is the Lord.
Footnotes
- Psalm 111:2 Works of the Lord: sometimes his deeds, as in verse 6, but more often the things he has made (the heavens, Pss 8:4; 19:2; 102:26; and the earth, Ps 104:24). Made “by . . . wisdom” (Ps 104:24), these lend themselves to meditation and lead to delight.
- Psalm 111:3 Deeds: probably his providential acts as in Deut 32:4. We should keep in mind that, as Isa 45:9-13 indicates, God’s creation and providence are of one piece. Righteousness: as embodied in his deeds.
- Psalm 111:4 Won renown for his wonders: by the celebration of annual feasts (see Ex 23:14), notably the Passover (for Christians, see 1 Cor 11:23-26). See also note on Ps 9:2. Gracious and compassionate: classic description of the meaning of God’s name (see Ps 103:8; Ex 34:6f).
