Psalms 111:1-7

1 Aleph Halelu-JAH. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, Beth in the company and in the congregation of the upright.

2 Gimel The works of the LORD are great, Daleth sought out by all those that have pleasure therein.

3 He Honor and beauty are his work; Vau and his righteousness endures for ever.

4 Zain He has made his wonderful works to be remembered; Cheth The LORD is gracious and merciful.

5 Teth He has given sustenance unto those that fear him; Jod He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6 Caph He has shown his people the power of his works, Lamed by giving them the inheritance of the Gentiles.

7 Mem The works of his hands are truth and judgment; Nun all his commandments are sure.

Psalms 111:1-7 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.