King James Version
Psalms 111:5 in the King James Version says “He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. meat: Heb. prey” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 111 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. meat: Heb. prey”
Psalms 111:5 · KJV
His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. meat: Heb. prey
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He hath given”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
“be mindful”
H2142properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
“him he will ever”
H5769properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
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