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Psalm 111

An acrostic praise psalm celebrating God's works. He provides food for those who fear him and remembers his covenant forever. His works are faithful and just. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

PsalmsPsalm 111 of 15010 versesBerean Standard Bible

If God speaks to you through Psalm 111, record what He said in Doxa and come back to it.

1

Hallelujah! I will give thanks to 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

Splendid and majestic is His work; 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 by giving them the inheritance of the nations.

7

The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

8

They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.

9

He has sent redemption to His people; He has 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 gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

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Cross-references for Psalm 111

  • Psalm 111:1Psalm 138:1

    “I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.”

  • Psalm 111:2Psalm 104:24

    “How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.”

  • Psalm 111:2Proverbs 24:14

    “Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.”

  • Psalm 111:10Proverbs 1:7

    “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”

  • Psalm 111:10Proverbs 9:10

    “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

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