Psalms 111:1-7

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 therein.

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 meat unto 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.

Psalms 111:1-7 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.