Psalms 111
111
1 Praise the LORD!#111:1 Psalm 111 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise the Lord!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,
in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 The LORD’s works are great,
pondered by all those who delight in them.
3 His work is honour and majesty.
His righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered.
The LORD is gracious and merciful.
5 He has given food to those who fear him.
He always remembers his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are truth and justice.
All his precepts are sure.
8 They are established forever and ever.
They are done in truth and uprightness.
9 He has sent redemption to his people.
He has ordained his covenant forever.
His name is holy and awesome!
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.
All those who do his work have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
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Psalms 111
111
In Praise of the LORD
1Praise the LORD!
With all my heart I will thank the LORD
in the assembly of his people.
2How wonderful are the things the LORD does!
All who are delighted with them want to understand them.
3All he does is full of honour and majesty;
his righteousness is eternal.
4The LORD does not let us forget his wonderful actions;
he is kind and merciful.
5He provides food for those who honour him;
he never forgets his covenant.
6He has shown his power to his people
by giving them the lands of foreigners.
7In all he does he is faithful and just;
all his commands are dependable.
8They last for all time;
they were given in truth and righteousness.
9He set his people free
and made an eternal covenant with them.
Holy and mighty is he!
10 #
Job 28.28; Prov 1.7; 9.10 The way to become wise is to honour the LORD;#111.10 The way… the LORD; or The most important part of wisdom is honouring the LORD.
he gives sound judgement to all who obey his commands.
He is to be praised for ever.
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