Psalms 111

Praise for the Lord’s Works

1 Hallelujah!  * 111:1 The lines of this poem form an acrostic.

I will praise the Lord with all my heart

in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.  * 111:1 Ps 35:18; 149:1

2 The Lord’s works are great,

studied by all who delight in them.  * 111:2 Ps 92:5; 143:5

3 All that he does is splendid and majestic;  * 111:3 Ps 145:5

his righteousness endures forever.  * 111:3 Ps 112:3,9; 119:142

4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered.  * 111:4 Ps 78:4

The Lord is gracious and compassionate.  * 111:4 Ps 103:8; 145:8

5 He has provided food for those who fear him;  * 111:5 Mt 6:31–33

he remembers his covenant forever.  * 111:5 Ps 105:8

6 He has shown his people the power of his works

by giving them the inheritance of the nations.  * 111:6 Dt 4:38; 32:8; Ps 78:55

7 The works of his hands are truth and justice;

all his instructions are trustworthy.  * 111:7 Ps 19:7; 93:5

8 They are established forever and ever,

enacted in truth and in uprightness.  * 111:8 Ps 119:160; Is 40:8; Mt 5:18

9 He has sent redemption to his people.  * 111:9 Lk 1:68

He has ordained his covenant forever.

His name is holy and awe-inspiring.  * 111:9 Ps 99:3; Lk 1:49

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;  * 111:10 Pr 1:7; 9:10

all who follow his instructions  * 111:10 Lit follow them have good insight.  * 111:10 Ps 119:98

His praise endures forever.  * 111:10 Ps 44:8; 145:2