Psalms 111:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Everything God does with His hands is true and just; all His commands are reliable and trustworthy.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse declares that God's actions are always truthful and fair, and His instructions can be completely trusted.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 111 is an acrostic psalm where each line begins with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet, written as a song of praise celebrating God's mighty works. This psalm was likely used in temple worship to remind the Israelites of God's faithfulness throughout their history, from the exodus from Egypt to their establishment in the Promised Land.

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