1 Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- Yah H3050 (יָהּ) — Jah, the sacred name
- I will praise H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- whole heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- in the assembly H5475 (סוֹד) — a session, i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret
- of the upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- the congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
2 The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- sought out H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- of all them that have pleasure H2656 (חֵפֶץ) — pleasure; hence (abstractly) desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence (by extension) a matter (as something in mind)
3 His work is honor and majesty; And his righteousness endureth for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- His work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
- honourable H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- and glorious H1926 (הָדָר) — magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor
- and his righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- endureth H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He hath made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- his wonderful works H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- to be remembered H2143 (זֵכֶר) — a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- gracious H2587 (חַנּוּן) — gracious
- and full of compassion H7349 (רַחוּם) — compassionate
5 He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- meat H2964 (טֶרֶף) — something torn, i.e. a fragment, e.g. a fresh leaf, prey, food
- unto them that fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- him: he will ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- be mindful H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- of his covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
6 He hath showed his people the power of his works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He hath shewed H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- the power H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- of his works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- that he may give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them the heritage H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- of the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
7 The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of his hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- verity H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- and judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- all his commandments H6490 (פִּקּוּד) — properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law)
- sure H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
8 They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They stand fast H5564 (סָמַךְ) — to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
- for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
- and ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- and uprightness H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
9 He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- redemption H6304 (פְּדוּת) — distinction; also deliverance
- unto his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- he hath commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- his covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- holy H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- and reverend H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do his commandments: His praise endureth for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The fear H3374 (יִרְאָה) — fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the beginning H7225 (רֵאשִׁית) — the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
- of wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- a good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- understanding H7922 (שֶׂכֶל) — intelligence; by implication, success
- have all they that do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- his praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- endureth H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…