Psalms 111:2-10

2 God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
3 Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
4 His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
5 He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
6 He proved to his people that he could do what he said: Hand them the nations on a platter - a gift!
7 He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
8 Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true:
9 He paid the ransom for his people, He ordered his Covenant kept forever. He's so personal and holy, worthy of our respect.
10 The good life begins in the fear of God - Do that and you'll know the blessing of God. His Hallelujah lasts forever!

Psalms 111:2-10 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.

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