Psalms 111:5-10

5 He provides food for those who have respect for him. He remembers his covenant forever.

6 He has shown his people what his power can do. He has given them the lands of other nations.

7 He is faithful and right in everything he does. All his rules can be trusted.

8 They will stand firm for ever and ever. They were given by the Lord. He is faithful and honest.

9 He set his people free. He made a covenant with them that will last forever. His name is holy and wonderful.

10 If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. All those who follow his rules have good understanding. People should praise him forever.

Psalms 111:5-10 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.