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