Psalms 111:5-10

5 (110-5) He hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever of his covenant:

6 (110-6) He will shew forth to his people the power of his works.

7 (110-7) That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

8 (110-8) All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.

9 (110-9) He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name:

10 (110-10) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and 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.