Psalm 111
1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly.
2 Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them.
3 Splendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused His wonders to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He has given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever.
6 He has made known to His people the power of His works, In giving them the inheritance of the nations.
7 The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are upheld forever and ever; They are performed in truth and uprightness.
9 He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever.
Summary: Great Are the Works of the LORD
An acrostic psalm praising God's great works, His covenant faithfulness, and the fear of the LORD as wisdom's beginning.
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