Psalm 111

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1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

3 Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

4 He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

5 He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.

6 He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations.

7 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

8 They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.

9 He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

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An acrostic of praise: 'I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.' The works of Jehovah are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein; his work is honor and majesty. He hath given food unto them that fear him; 'he will ever be mindful of his covenant.' The works of his hands are truth and justice; all his precepts are sure. 'He hath sent redemption unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom.'

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Notes on the Old Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.

Context

Poetry · David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, others — Psalms overview

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- Luke 1:49For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.
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- Luke 1:72to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant,
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Psalms 1381 verse
- Psalms 138:1I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.
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Psalms 1041 verse
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Proverbs 241 verse
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Cross-references from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and OpenBible.info.