Psalms 111:5
Pleasing is the man who shows mercy and lends. He will order his words with judgment.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
In Context
4For the upright, a light has risen up in the darkness. He is merciful and compassionate and just.
6For he will not be disturbed in eternity.
Cross References
Nehemiah 1:5And I said: “I beg you, O Lord, God of heaven, strong, great, and terrible, who keeps covenant and mercy with those who love you and who keep your commandments:
Psalms 33:19The Lord is near to those who are troubled in heart, and he will save the humble in spirit.
Psalms 37:3For your arrows have been driven into me, and your hand has been confirmed over me.
Psalms 105:8And he saved them for the sake of his name, so that he might make known his power.
Isaiah 33:16Such a one will live on high; the fortification of rocks will be his lofty place. Bread has been given to him; his waters are reliable.
Matthew 6:26Consider the birds of the air, how they neither sow, nor reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of much greater value than they are?
Matthew Henry on Psalms 111:2-6
The Excellence of the Divine Works. 1 Praise ye the Lord . I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion. 5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. The… Read the whole commentary →