Psalms
Summary
Psalm 111 is an acrostic hymn of praise, where each line begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It celebrates the great and glorious works of the LORD, declaring them to be pondered by all who delight in them. The psalmist highlights God's character: His grace, compassion, and righteousness: as evident in His provision for His people and His faithfulness to His covenant. The psalm concludes with the foundational truth of biblical wisdom: that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and all who follow His precepts have good understanding.
Praise the LORD! I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever, holy and awesome is his name.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.