Psalm 111[a]

Praise the Lord.[b]

I will extol the Lord(A) with all my heart(B)
    in the council(C) of the upright and in the assembly.(D)

Great are the works(E) of the Lord;
    they are pondered by all(F) who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
    and his righteousness endures(G) forever.
He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
    the Lord is gracious and compassionate.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 111:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
  2. Psalm 111:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah

The works of his hands(A) are faithful and just;
    all his precepts are trustworthy.(B)
They are established for ever(C) and ever,
    enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
He provided redemption(D) for his people;
    he ordained his covenant forever—
    holy and awesome(E) is his name.

10 The fear of the Lord(F) is the beginning of wisdom;(G)
    all who follow his precepts have good understanding.(H)
    To him belongs eternal praise.(I)

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