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 honor 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
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Psalm 111#111:0 Psalm 111 is a poem in Hebrew alphabetical order.
1Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart
in the company of decent people and in the congregation.
2The Lord’s deeds are spectacular.
They should be studied by all who enjoy them.
3His work is glorious and majestic.
His righteousness continues forever.
4He has made his miracles unforgettable.
The Lord is merciful and compassionate.
5He provides food for those who fear him.
He always remembers his promise.#111:5 Or “covenant.”
6He has revealed the power of his works to his people
by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance.
7His works are done with truth and justice.
All his guiding principles are trustworthy.
8They last forever and ever.
They are carried out with truth and decency.
9He has sent salvation to his people.
He has ordered that his promise should continue forever.
His name is holy and terrifying.
10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Good sense is shown by everyone who follows ⌞God’s guiding principles⌟.
His praise continues forever.
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