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.

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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

111 Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

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He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
    the Lord is gracious and compassionate.(A)
He provides food(B) for those who fear him;(C)
    he remembers his covenant(D) forever.

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He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

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He provided redemption(A) for his people;
    he ordained his covenant forever—
    holy and awesome(B) is his name.

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

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He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

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