• Psalm 111This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

  • 1 Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
  • 2 Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
  • 3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
  • 4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
  • 5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
  • 6 He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
  • 7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
  • 8 They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
  • 9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.
  • 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.