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Hallelujah!
I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, and in the congregation.
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Great are the works of the LORD, sought out by all them that have pleasure therein.
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His work is honorable and glorious, and his righteousness endureth for ever.
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He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
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He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
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He hath showed his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
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The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
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They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
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He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments.
His praise endureth for ever.
🕊️🙏📖 Summary of Psalm 111 – “Great Are the Works of the Lord and They Endure Forever”
Psalm 111 is a psalm of praise filled with wonder at the great, righteous, and everlasting works of God.
It is also written as an Hebrew acrostic psalm, showing that praise to God embraces the whole of life and thought.
Its main focus is the majesty of God’s works in history, His faithfulness to His covenant, and the call to fear the Lord as the foundation of wisdom.
📌 1. Praise to God in the Midst of the Congregation (verse 1)
➡️ “I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart…”
➡️ Offered in the midst of the congregation and the assembly of the upright.
🎯 True praise is both a personal and a communal response to God.
📌 2. The Greatness of God’s Works (verses 2–4)
➡️ “Great are the works of the LORD…”
➡️ The Lord is great in power, full of majesty, and worthy of awe.
🎯 The more they are pondered, the greater and deeper God’s works appear.
📌 3. God’s Covenant Love and Justice (verses 5–9)
➡️ The Lord gives food, remembers His covenant, and is just in all His works.
➡️ “He sent redemption unto his people…”
➡️ His name is holy and reverend.
🎯 God’s love does not change and is carried out in justice and truth.
📌 4. Wisdom: The Fear of the Lord (verse 10)
➡️ “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom…”
➡️ All who do His commandments have good understanding.
🎯 The fear of the Lord is not passive dread, but a reverent attitude that brings understanding and obedience.
📖 Main Lessons
- Praise to God should be offered with the whole heart and in community
- The works of God are great and worthy of meditation — both in creation and in the history of salvation
- The Lord is faithful to His covenant, giving righteousness, justice, and salvation
- The name of the Lord is holy and reverend, worthy of honor
- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of a wise life
✨ Spiritual Meaning (New Testament)
📖 Luke 1:49–50
Mary said, “The Mighty One has done great things for me…”
➡️ This echoes the theme of Psalm 111 about God’s great works full of covenant love.
📖 Ephesians 2:8–10
We are saved by grace — and made new creatures to do good works.
➡️ Psalm 111:9 speaks of God sending redemption unto His people.
📖 Hebrews 12:28
“Let us have reverence and godly fear…”
➡️ In harmony with Psalm 111:10 — The fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
📖 Romans 11:33
“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!”
➡️ In harmony with the psalmist’s wonder at the wisdom and works of God.
🕊️ “Great are the works of the LORD, sought out…” – Psalm 111:2
🕊️ “He sent redemption unto his people…” – Psalm 111:9
🕊️ “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom…” – Psalm 111:10
