Psalms 111:2-4

2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

Psalms 111:2-4 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 111

This psalm, though without a name, is thought to be penned by David; it is composed in an artificial manner, in an alphabetical order, each clause or sentence beginning with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet in course, till the whole is finished; this perhaps was done to recommend the psalm, to make it more observed, and to help the memory; the general design of it is to excite to praise the Lord, from the consideration of his great and wonderful works.

Cross References 4

  • 1. S Job 36:24; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 143:5; Revelation 15:3
  • 2. Psalms 64:9
  • 3. Psalms 112:3,9; Psalms 119:142
  • 4. S Deuteronomy 4:31; S Psalms 86:15; Psalms 103:8
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