Psalm 111

Psalm 111[a]

1. 1 Praise the Lord! 1 I will thank the Lord with all my heart 1 as I meet with his godly people.

2. How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! 2 All who delight in him should ponder them.

3. Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. 3 His righteousness never fails.

4. He causes us to remember his wonderful works. 4 How gracious and merciful is our Lord!

5. He gives food to those who fear him; 5 he always remembers his covenant.

6. He has shown his great power to his people 6 by giving them the lands of other nations.

7. All he does is just and good, 7 and all his commandments are trustworthy.

8. They are forever true, 8 to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.

9. He has paid a full ransom for his people. 9 He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever. 9 What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!

10. Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. 10 All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. 10 Praise him forever!

Footnotes:
a. 111: This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; after the introductory note of praise, each line begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.