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Many, Yahweh, my God, are the wonderful works which you have done, And your thoughts which are toward us. They can`t be set in order to you; If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
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An Uncountable Catalog of Grace
Commentators agree that this verse expresses overwhelming awe at the sheer number of God's blessings. These aren't just a few key events, but a catalog of 'wonderful works' (creation, redemption, providence) and 'thoughts' (plans, purposes) so vast they defy human attempts to list or organize them. As Albert Barnes notes, they are simply 'more than can be numbered,' prompting profound gratitude.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Many, O Lord my God, are your wonderful works which you have done - literally, “Many (things), O Lord my God, have you done; your w…
19th Century
Anglican
Many, O Lord. —Better,
“In numbers hast Thou made, Thou Jehovah my God, Wonderful deeds and purposes for us. …
Baptist
Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done,
"Your works in creation, in providence, and in redemption," –
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16th Century
Protestant
Many are your wonderful works which you have done, O Jehovah! Interpreters are not entirely agreed about these words; but it is generally …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Many, O Lord my God, [are] your wonderful works [which] you have done This is the "ne…
Doubts and fears about the eternal state are a horrible pit and miry clay, and have been so to many a dear child of God. There is power enough in G…
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13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding psalms, the psalmist asked for divine help against the malice of the wicked and showed his intention to be cautious. Her…
