Psalms 111:6
His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
In Context
5Food he gives to those who revere him, always he remembers his covenant.
7All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.
Cross References
Joshua 3:14And when the people left their tents to cross the Jordan, headed by the priests who carried the ark of the covenant,
Joshua 10:13And the sun stood still, the moon moved not, until the nation had taken vengeance on their enemies, (Isn’t this the song written in the book of Jashar?) The sun stood still in the middle of the sky, and was in no hurry to set for nearly a day.
Psalms 44:2uprooting and crushing the nations, then planting and settling them. For it wasn’t their own sword that won them the land,
Psalms 44:4It was you, my king and my God, that ordained the victories of Jacob.
Psalms 80:8A vine out of Egypt you brought; you did drive out the nations, and plant her;
Psalms 105:27portents he wrought in Egypt, and signs in the land of Ham.
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 →