Psalm 111- 1
- Psalm 111 [1]
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- Praise the LORD. [2] I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
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- Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
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- Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
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- He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
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- He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
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- He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
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- The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
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- They are steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness.
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- He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever-- holy and awesome is his name.
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- The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
- This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
- [1] Hebrew Hallelu Yah