Psalm 111, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

Classic

1Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

Modern

2Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

Classic

2The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

Modern

3Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

Classic

3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Modern

4He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

Classic

4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

Modern

5He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.

Classic

5He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

Modern

6He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations.

Classic

6He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

Modern

7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

Classic

7The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

Modern

8They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.

Classic

8They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

Modern

9He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.

Classic

9He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

Modern

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Classic

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

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