Psalms 111 WEB
Summary: An acrostic psalm — each of its short lines beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet — opening "Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart" (v. 1). It celebrates God's works as "great," "honourable and glorious," and his covenant remembered forever, including giving Israel "the heritage of the heathen" (v. 6). It closes with its most famous line, echoed elsewhere in wisdom literature: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments" (v. 10).
1Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
3His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
4He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.
5He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
6He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
8They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
9He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!
10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
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