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Psalm 111:6
ESV He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
NIV He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
NASB He has made known to His people the power of His works, In giving them the inheritance of the nations.
CSB He has shown his people the power of his works by giving them the inheritance of the nations.
NLT He has shown his great power to his people by giving them the lands of other nations.
KJV He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
NKJV He has declared to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

What does Psalm 111:6 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 111; verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 111:4–10 lists some of the Lord's great works, and the psalmist tells how they reveal His attributes. His accomplishments include omniscient care of His people, His covenant, His plans for the earth, His faithful truth, and redemption. The things God has done establish His attributes, which include graciousness, mercy, power, faithfulness, and justice. The closing verse echoes a statement repeated in the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10; 15:33).
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Chapter Summary
This is a psalm of praise. The writer praises the Lord for His righteousness, His wondrous works, His faithfulness to His covenant, His trustworthiness, and His redemption. The structure of the psalm is acrostic, with each line beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalmist vows to thank the Lord with his whole heart, celebrating God's amazing works. Everything the Lord says is worthy of trust. True wisdom begins with acknowledging the Lord as God.
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