Psalms 111

Great Are the Works of the Lord

1 Praise ye the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. Resurrection: Psalms 22:25, 35:18, 89:5, 106:1, 106:48, 108:3, 109:30, 138:1, 149:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:7 +5

2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. References Lord: Psalms 104:24, Revelation 15:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 139:14, 143:5, Job 37:7, Proverbs 17:16, 24:14, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Daniel 4:3, Ephesians 1:19 +5

3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. Righteousness: Psalms 119:142. Parallel theme: Ephesians 3:10

4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. References Lord: Isaiah 63:7. Grace: Psalms 86:5, 86:15, 103:8, 112:4, 145:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:38 +2

5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant.. Covenant: Psalms 105:8, Daniel 9:4

6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:8, 44:2, 80:8, Joshua 6:20

7 The works of his hands are verity and judgmentJudgment: מִשְׁפָּט (Mishpat). The Hebrew mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט) means judgment or justice—God's righteous decisions and ordinances. God is the Judge of all the earth who 'shall do right' (Genesis 18:25), executing perfect justice.; all his commandments are sure. Judgment: Psalms 89:14, 119:160, Deuteronomy 32:4. Word: Psalms 19:7, 105:8, 119:151. Parallel theme: Psalms 98:3 +2

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truthTruth: אֱמֶת (Emet). The Hebrew emet (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (emet), utterly faithful to His word and character. and uprightness. Truth: Psalms 19:9, Revelation 15:3. Parallel theme: Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 5:18

9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. and reverend is his name. Covenant: Hebrews 13:20. Holy: Psalms 99:3, Luke 1:49, Revelation 4:8. Redemption: Luke 1:68, Ephesians 1:7, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 9:12, Revelation 5:9. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 28:58 +5

10 The fear of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. References Lord: Job 28:28, Proverbs 1:7, 9:10. Word: Ecclesiastes 12:13. Good: Proverbs 3:4, Matthew 25:21, 25:23. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 4:6, John 5:44, 2 Corinthians 4:17 +5