Psalms 111:5-10

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.

8 Samech They stand fast from age to age Ain and are made in truth and uprightness.

9 Pe He sent redemption unto his people; Tzaddi he has commanded his covenant for ever: Koph Holy and reverend is his name.

10 Resh The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; Schin A good understanding have all those that do his will; Tau His praise endures for ever.

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.