KJV King James Version
Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and [in] the congregation.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Psalm 111:1
Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and [in] the congregation.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
WEB World English Bible
Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
ASV American Standard Version
Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Praise ye Jah! I thank Jehovah with the whole heart, In the secret meeting of the upright, And of the company.
Surrounding context — Psalm 111
1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and [in] the congregation.
2 The works of the LORD [are] great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
3 His work [is] honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD [is] gracious and full of compassion.
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Psalm 138:1[A Psalm] of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.Psalm 149:1Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, [and] his praise in the congregation of saints.Psalm 109:30I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.Psalm 106:1Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.Psalm 108:3I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.Psalm 35:18I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.Psalm 40:9-10I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.Psalm 22:25My praise [shall be] of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.Psalm 89:5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.Psalm 89:7God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all [them that are] about him.Psalm 106:48Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.2 Chronicles 6:3-4And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.1 Chronicles 29:10-20Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed [be] thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.Psalm 9:1To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise [thee], O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.Psalm 107:32Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.2 Chronicles 20:26-28And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.Psalm 103:1[A Psalm] of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, [bless] his holy name.
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