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Introduction
1 | The psalmist by his example incites others to praise God for his glorious, |
5 | and gracious works. |
10 | The fear of God breeds true wisdom. |
Verse 1
Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.- A. M. 3468. B.C. 536. Praise ye the Lord. Heb. Hallelujah
- 106:1,48; As this is an alphabetical Psalm, every member of each verse beginning consecutively with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, Hallelujah, which begins with the fifth, must be considered as the title.
- I will
- 9:1; 103:1; 138:1
- assembly
- 22:25; 35:18; 40:9,10; 89:5,7; 107:32; 108:3; 109:30; 149:1; 1 Chronicles 29:10-20; 2 Chronicles 6:3,4; 20:26-28
Verse 2
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.- works
- 92:5; 104:24; 139:14; Job 5:9; 9:10; 26:12-14; 38:1-41; 41:1-34; Isaiah 40:12; Jeremiah 32:17-19; Daniel 4:3; Ephesians 1:19; 2:7-10; Revelation 15:3
- sought
- 77:11,12; 104:24,34; 107:43; 143:5; Job 37:7; Ecclesiastes 3:11; 1 Peter 1:10-12
- that have
- 92:4; Proverbs 17:16; 18:1,2; 24:14; Romans 1:28; 8:6
Verse 3
His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.- honourable
- 19:1; 145:4,5,10-12,17; Exodus 15:6,7,11; Ephesians 1:6-8; 3:10; Revelation 5:12-14
- righteousness
- 103:17; 119:142,144; Isaiah 51:5,6,8; Daniel 9:24
Verse 4
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.- He hath
- 78:4-8; Exodus 12:26,27; 13:14,15; Deuteronomy 4:9; 31:19-30; Joshua 4:6,7,21-24; 1 Corinthians 11:24-26
- gracious
- 86:5,15; 103:8; Exodus 34:6,7; Isaiah 63:7; Micah 7:18,19; Romans 5:20,21; Ephesians 1:6-8; 1 Timothy 1:14
- full
- 78:38; 112:4; 145:8
Verse 5
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.- hath given
- 34:9,10; 37:3; Isaiah 33:16; Matthew 6:26-33; Luke 12:30
- meat
- Heb. prey. he will.
- 89:34; 105:8; 106:45; Nehemiah 1:5; Daniel 9:4; Luke 1:72
Verse 6
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.- shewed
- 78:12-72; 105:27-45; Deuteronomy 4:32-38; Joshua 3:14-17; 6:20; 10:13,14
- that he
- 2:8; 44:2; 78:55; 80:8; 105:44
Verse 7
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.- works
- 85:10; 89:14; 98:3; Deuteronomy 32:4; 2 Timothy 2:13; Revelation 15:3,4
- all his
- 19:7; 105:8; 119:86,151,160
Verse 8
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.- They
- Matthew 5:18; Romans 3:31
- stand fast
- Heb. are established. are done.
- 19:9; 119:127,128; Romans 7:12; Revelation 15:3
Verse 9
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.- sent
- 130:7,8; Exodus 15:13; Deuteronomy 15:15; Isaiah 44:6; 63:9; Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:68; Ephesians 1:7,14; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:18-20; Revelation 5:9
- he hath
- 5; 2 Samuel 23:5; 1 Chronicles 16:15; Isaiah 55:3; Jeremiah 33:20,21; Galatians 3:15-17; Hebrews 13:20
- holy
- 89:7; 99:3,5,9; Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 28:58; Isaiah 6:3; Malachi 1:11; 2:2; Luke 1:49; Revelation 4:8
Verse 10
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.- fear
- Job 28:28; Proverbs 1:7; 9:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13
- a good understanding
- or, good success.
- 1:3; Deuteronomy 4:6; Joshua 1:7,8; Proverbs 3:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17
- do his commandments
- Heb. do them.
- John 13:17; Revelation 22:14
- his praise
- Matthew 25:21,23; John 5:44; 12:43; Romans 2:7,29; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Corinthians 4:17; 1 Peter 1:7 Reciprocal: Genesis 22:12 - now; Deuteronomy 6:2 - fear; Deuteronomy 28:1 - If thou shalt; Joshua 24:14 - fear; 1 Samuel 12:24 - fear the Lord; Psalm 19:9 - enduring; Psalm 25:12 - What; Psalm 34:11 - I will; Psalm 53:2 - any that; Psalm 112:1 - Blessed; Psalm 112:3 - and his; Psalm 119:34 - Give me; Psalm 119:73 - Thy hands; Psalm 119:100 - because; Proverbs 14:8 - wisdom; Proverbs 15:21 - a man; Proverbs 15:33 - fear; Proverbs 23:17 - be thou; Isaiah 50:10 - is among; Malachi 3:16 - that feared; Matthew 7:24 - a wise; Luke 1:17 - to make; Acts 9:31 - and walking; Acts 10:35 - feareth; Ephesians 5:17 - understanding; 1 Peter 2:17 - Fear
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Bibliographical Information
Torrey, R. A. "Commentary on Psalms 111". "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/tsk/psalms-111.html.
Torrey, R. A. "Commentary on Psalms 111". "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". https://www.studylight.org/
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