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Who can ever praise him enough?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/106.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty deeds of the LORD, or declare all his praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/106.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? <i>who</i> can shew forth all his praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/106.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can declare all His praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/106.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the LORD, Or can proclaim all His praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/106.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the LORD, Or can show forth all His praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/106.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the LORD, Or can show forth all His praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/106.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who can speak of the mighty deeds of Yahweh, Or can make all His praise to be heard?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/106.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who can put into words the mighty deeds of the LORD? Or who can proclaim all His praise [that is due Him]?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/106.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who can declare the LORD’s mighty acts or proclaim all the praise due him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/106.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who can declare the LORD&#8217s mighty acts or proclaim all the praise due Him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/106.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/106.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />No one can praise you enough for all the mighty things you have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/106.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD, or shew forth all his praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/106.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Who can speak about all the mighty things the LORD has done? Who can announce all the things for which he is worthy of praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/106.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Who can tell all the great things he has done? Who can praise him enough? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/106.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Who can fully describe the mighty acts of the LORD or proclaim all his praises?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/106.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/106.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Who can adequately recount the LORD's mighty acts, or relate all his praiseworthy deeds? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/106.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD, or fully declare all his praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/106.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can show forth all his praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/106.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty acts of Yahweh, or fully declare all his praise? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/106.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who utters the mighty acts of YHWH? Sounds all His praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/106.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who doth utter the mighty acts of Jehovah? Soundeth all His praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/106.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who shall speak the powers of Jehovah? will he cause all his praises to be heard?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/106.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who shall declare the powers of the Lord? who shall set forth all his praises? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/106.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 105:2>Who will declare the powers of the Lord? Who make a hearing for all his praises?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/106.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who can recount the mighty deeds of the LORD, proclaim in full God’s praise? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/106.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty doings of the LORD, or declare all his praise?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/106.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can show forth all his praise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/106.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who will tell the wonders of LORD JEHOVAH and will proclaim all his praises?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/106.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who can express the mighty acts of the LORD, Or make all His praise to be heard?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/106.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who shall tell the mighty acts of the Lord? <i>who</i> shall cause all his praises to be heard?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/106-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13310" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/4448.htm" title="4448: yə·mal·lêl (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To speak, utter, say. A primitive root; to speak or say.">can describe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1369.htm" title="1369: gə·ḇū·rō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Strength, might. Feminine passive participle from the same as gibbowr; force; by implication, valor, victory.">the mighty acts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yaš·mî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">or fully proclaim</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: tə·hil·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">His praise?</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Psalm 40:5</a></span><br />Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-15.htm">Psalm 71:15</a></span><br />My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-17.htm">Psalm 139:17-18</a></span><br />How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! / If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9</a></span><br />the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/9-10.htm">Job 9:10</a></span><br />He does great things beyond searching out, and wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></span><br />Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Ephesians 3:18-19</a></span><br />will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth / of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">1 Chronicles 16:12</a></span><br />Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a></span><br />Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-24.htm">Deuteronomy 3:24</a></span><br />“O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Psalm 92:5</a></span><br />How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-4.htm">Psalm 136:4</a></span><br />He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can show forth all his praise?</p><p class="hdg">utter</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Psalm 40:5</a></b></br> Many, O LORD my God, <i>are</i> thy wonderful works <i>which</i> thou hast done, and thy thoughts <i>which are</i> to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: <i>if</i> I would declare and speak <i>of them</i>, they are more than can be numbered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-17.htm">Psalm 139:17,18</a></b></br> How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3-12</a></b></br> Great <i>is</i> the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness <i>is</i> unsearchable… </p><p class="hdg">all his praise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a></b></br> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, <i>and</i> Pethahiah, said, Stand up <i>and</i> bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-48.htm">Able</a> <a href="/psalms/105-14.htm">Account</a> <a href="/psalms/105-27.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/psalms/103-7.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/102-21.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/psalms/49-4.htm">Express</a> <a href="/psalms/105-43.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/93-5.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/psalms/105-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/97-8.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/105-24.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/97-6.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/psalms/102-13.htm">Show</a> <a href="/job/39-25.htm">Soundeth</a> <a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/94-4.htm">Utter</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Able</a> <a href="/psalms/106-32.htm">Account</a> <a href="/psalms/106-6.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/psalms/111-6.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/107-22.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/psalms/106-22.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/106-29.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-8.htm">Express</a> <a href="/psalms/106-29.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-4.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/106-44.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/106-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/106-5.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/118-17.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/psalms/109-16.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/psalms/106-4.htm">Show</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-11.htm">Soundeth</a> <a href="/psalms/109-20.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/115-7.htm">Utter</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 106</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-4.htm">He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-47.htm">He concludes with prayer and praise</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Throughout the Bible, God's mighty acts are displayed in creation (Genesis 1), the deliverance of Israel from Egypt (Exodus 14), and the miracles performed by Jesus (<a href="/john/2-11.htm">John 2:11</a>). The rhetorical question suggests that no human can fully articulate the extent of God's power and works. The acts of God are often beyond human understanding, as seen in <a href="/job/38.htm">Job 38-41</a>, where God questions Job about the mysteries of creation. This phrase invites believers to reflect on the grandeur of God's actions throughout history and in their personal lives.<p><b>or fully proclaim His praise?</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the challenge of adequately expressing the glory and worthiness of God. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, praise was often expressed through psalms, hymns, and sacrifices (Psalm 150). The idea of "fully proclaiming" suggests that human language and expression are insufficient to capture the full essence of God's majesty. This is echoed in the New Testament, where Paul speaks of the "unsearchable riches of Christ" (<a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Ephesians 3:8</a>). The phrase also points to the eternal nature of worship, as seen in <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a>, where heavenly beings continually praise God. It underscores the call for believers to live lives of worship, acknowledging that while complete expression is impossible, continual praise is a fitting response to God's greatness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, known for His mighty acts and deserving of praise.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation often referenced in the Psalms, experiencing God's mighty acts throughout their history, such as the Exodus and the conquest of Canaan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Psalm 106</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who reflects on the history and deeds of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mighty_acts.htm">Mighty Acts</a></b><br>Refers to the miraculous and powerful deeds performed by God, such as creation, deliverance, and judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/praise.htm">Praise</a></b><br>The act of worship and adoration directed towards God, acknowledging His greatness and deeds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_incomprehensibility_of_god.htm">The Incomprehensibility of God</a></b><br>God's acts are so mighty and numerous that they cannot be fully described by human language or understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_praise.htm">The Call to Praise</a></b><br>Despite our inability to fully comprehend God, we are called to continually proclaim His praise and acknowledge His greatness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_deeds.htm">Reflecting on God's Deeds</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to meditate on the historical and personal acts of God in their lives, fostering a deeper appreciation and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_testimony.htm">The Role of Testimony</a></b><br>Sharing testimonies of God's mighty acts in our lives can inspire faith and encourage others in their walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_life_of_worship.htm">Living a Life of Worship</a></b><br>Our lives should be a continuous act of worship, reflecting God's glory and proclaiming His deeds through our actions and words.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_106.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 106</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'raise_him_up'.htm">How can I engage in a guided Christian prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_praise_god.htm">What does it mean to praise God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_'bless_the_lord'.htm">How does Psalm 134's call to 'bless the Lord' fit with passages like Genesis 12:2, where only God imparts blessing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_see_god's_power_in_exile.htm">Psalm 63:2 speaks of seeing God's power in the sanctuary--how could David witness this if he was exiled from the sanctuary?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/106.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Praise.</span>--<span class= "ital">Tehillah, </span>a term that has become technical for a liturgic hymn. (<span class= "ital">Tehillim </span>is the general Hebrew word for the psalter. See Gen. Introduction.) The psalmist asks in this verse who is worthy or privileged to sing a <span class= "ital">tehillah, </span>and replies himself that loyalty to the covenant confers this privilege.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/106.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord?</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/50-2.htm">Psalm 50:2</a>; and for the impossibility of expressing God's greatness, see <a href="/job/11-7.htm">Job 11:7-9</a>; <a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Psalm 92:5</a>; <a href="/isaiah/40-12.htm">Isaiah 40:12-17</a>; <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33-36</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Who can show forth all his praise?</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "all the praise really due to him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/106-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can describe</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭מַלֵּל</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mal·lêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4448.htm">Strong's 4448: </a> </span><span class="str2">To speak, utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mighty acts</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּבוּר֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇū·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1369.htm">Strong's 1369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Force, valor, victory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or fully proclaim</span><br /><span class="heb">יַ֝שְׁמִ֗יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(yaš·mî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His praise?</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּהִלָּתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·hil·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Praise, song of praise</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/106-2.htm">Psalm 106:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/106-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 106:2 Who can utter the mighty acts (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 106:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 106:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/106-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 106:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 106:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>