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Psalm 111[a]

Praise the Lord!

I will thank the Lord with all my heart
    as I meet with his godly people.
How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!
    All who delight in him should ponder them.
Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.
    His righteousness never fails.
He causes us to remember his wonderful works.
    How gracious and merciful is our Lord!
He gives food to those who fear him;
    he always remembers his covenant.
He has shown his great power to his people
    by giving them the lands of other nations.
All he does is just and good,
    and all his commandments are trustworthy.
They are forever true,
    to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.
He has paid a full ransom for his people.
    He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.
    What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
    All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Praise him forever!

Footnotes

  1. 111 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; after the introductory note of praise, each line begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

111 I will praise the LORD with my whole heart in the assembly and the congregation of the Just.

The works of the LORD are great and are sought out by all those who love them.

His work is beautiful and glorious; and His righteousness endures forever.

He has made His wonderful works to be held in remembrance. The LORD is merciful and full of compassion.

He has given a portion to those who fear Him. He will be ever-mindful of His Covenant.

He has shown the power of His works to His people, in giving to them the heritage of the heathen.

The works of His hands are truth and judgment. All His statutes are true.

They are established forever and ever and are done in truth and equity.

He sent redemption to His people. He has commanded His Covenant forever. Holy and fearful is His Name.

10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the LORD. All those who observe them have good understanding. His praise endures forever. Praise the LORD