Psalms111

Psalms 111 begins with a call to praise the Lord with one's whole heart in the assembly. It extols God's great, honorable, and glorious works, emphasizing His enduring righteousness, graciousness, and compassion. The psalm concludes by declaring that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and His praise endures forever.

A Pledge of Wholehearted Praise

1
Praise ye the Lord. I will prayse the Lord with my whole heart in the assemblie and Congregation of the iust.

The Greatness of God's Works

2
The workes of the Lord are great, and ought to be sought out of al them that loue them.
3
His worke is beautifull and glorious, and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.
4
He hath made his wonderfull workes to be had in remembrance: the Lord is mercifull and full of compassion.

God's Provision and Eternal Covenant

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He hath giuen a portion vnto them that feare him: he wil euer be mindfull of his couenant.
6
He hath shewed to his people the power of his workes in giuing vnto them the heritage of the heathen.
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The workes of his handes are trueth and iudgement: all his statutes are true.
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They are stablished for euer and euer, and are done in trueth and equitie.
9
He sent redemption vnto his people: he hath commanded his couenant for euer: holy and fearefull is his Name.

The Beginning of Wisdom

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The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord: all they that obserue them, haue good vnderstanding: his praise endureth for euer.
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