Psalms 111:1-9

1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

2 The works of the LORD [are] great, sought out by all them that have pleasure in them.

3 His work [is] honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD [is] gracious and full of compassion.

5 He hath given food to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6 He hath shown his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

7 The works of his hands [are] verity and judgment; all his commandments [are] sure.

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, [and are] done in truth and uprightness.

9 He sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend [is] his name.

Psalms 111:1-9 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.