Psalms 111:1-6

1 Halleluyah! I will wholeheartedly give thanks to ADONAI in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

2 The deeds of ADONAI are great, greatly desired by all who enjoy them.

3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, and his righteousness continues forever.

4 He has gained renown for his wonders. ADONAI is merciful and compassionate.

5 He gives food to those who fear him. He remembers his covenant forever.

6 He shows his people how powerfully he works by giving them the nations as their heritage.

Psalms 111:1-6 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.