I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
Parallel translations
- WEB I will remember Yah’s deeds; for I will remember your wonders of old.
- BSB I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.
- NKJV I will remember the works of the Lord; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.
- NASB ¶I shall remember the deeds of the Lord; I will certainly remember Your wonders of old.
- NLT But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago.
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Quick answer
Asaph determines to remember the LORD's deeds and His wonders of old.
Overview
Having turned the corner, the psalmist commits to actively recalling God's past saving acts. Deliberate remembrance of God's wonders becomes the antidote to despair. This discipline of memory grounds faith not in present feelings but in the unchanging record of God's faithfulness, supremely displayed in the cross and resurrection.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Ps 143:5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
- 1 Chr 16:12Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
- Ps 105:5Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
- Isa 5:12And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.
- Ps 78:11And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.
- Ps 28:5Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
- Ps 111:4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
- Ps 77:10And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.
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