Psalms 111:4-10

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.

7 The works of his hands are truth and justice; all his precepts can be trusted.

8 They have been established forever and ever, to be carried out truly and honestly.

9 He sent redemption to his people and decreed that his covenant should last forever. His name is holy and fearsome

10 the first and foremost point of wisdom is the fear of ADONAI; all those living by it gain good common sense. His praise stands forever.

Psalms 111:4-10 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.