Psalms 111

A Hymn to God's Faithful Works

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Overview

Summoned by the opening cry of "Hallelujah," the psalmist meditates in acrostic form on the Lord's great deeds throughout history — His majesty, providential care, covenant fidelity, and sovereign power — before declaring that God has sent redemption to His people and that reverent awe before Him is the very beginning of wisdom.

Passages

1Opening Doxology: The Imperative of Praise 2–3The Greatness and Glory of God's Works 4–5God's Merciful Providence Remembered 6–8The Power, Truth, and Eternal Stability of God's Works 9–10Redemption and the Beginning of Wisdom

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Psalms 111

¹Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

²Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

³His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

⁴He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

⁵He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

⁶He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

⁷The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

⁸They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

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

¹⁰The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

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