Psalms 111:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 111:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.
Psalms 111:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 111

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The works of his hands are verity and judgment, etc.] His works of providence are just and true, particularly these which respected the driving the Canaanites out of their land, and settling the Israelites in it; these were done according to the truth of the divine promises and prophecies, and so were “verity” or “truth”; and for the sins of the Heathen, and by him who has a right to dispose of the earth and the fulness of it to whom he pleases, and so are “judgment” or righteous; and this holds good of his work of grace upon the heart, which is the work of his hands, and is “truth in the inward parts”: and is created in righteousness and true holiness; and of all his acts of grace in…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The works of his hands - All that he does in the works of creation and providence; all in his acts toward the children of men. Are verity - Truth. That is, They tend to establish and confirm the truth; they are done in the cause or the defense of truth. Truth in any case may be ascertained by what God “does,” for all that he defends and protects is “truth,” and his acts, therefore, may be regarded as an expression of what is true and right. And judgment - In the cause of justice; or, in maintaining the principles of right. God never does anything to vindicate wrong. None of his acts can be fairly interpreted as having been done to sustain injustice, fraud, deceit, ambition, oppression,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The works - All that he doth on the behalf of his people, or against their enemies. Truth - Are exactly agreeable to his promises, and to justice. Commandments - His laws given to the Israelites, especially the moral law. Sure - Constant and unchangeable. Psalms 111:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“works: Psa 85:10, Psa 89:14, Psa 98:3; Deu 32:4; Ti2 2:13; Rev 15:3, Rev 15:4 all his: Psa 19:7, Psa 105:8, Psa 119:86, Psa 119:151, Psa 119:160 Psalms 111:8”
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