Psalms 111:4-6

111:4 He does amazing things that will be remembered;

the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

111:5 He gives food to his faithful followers;

he always remembers his covenant.

111:6 He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people,

giving them a land that belonged to other nations.


tn Or “did,” if this refers primarily to the events of the exodus and conquest period (see vv. 6, 9).

tn Heb “a memorial he had made for his amazing deeds.”

tn Or “gave,” if the events of the exodus and conquest period (see v. 6, 9) are primarily in view.

tn Heb “those who fear him.”

tn Or “he remembers his covenant forever” (see Ps 105:8).

tn Heb “the strength of his deeds he proclaimed to his people, to give to them an inheritance of nations.”