Psalm 111

"YHWH's deeds"

Purpose: To praise YHWH for his deeds of covenant faithfulness

Content: YHWH's deeds are great and his commandments are enduring.

Message: YHWH, our God, has done great deeds for us, and, we his people, do his commandments.

Author: Anonymous

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Translation

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1. Praise Yah!

I will praise YHWH whole-heartedly

in the council of upright people, in the congregation.

2. YHWH’s deeds are great,

studied by all who delight in them.

3. His work is glorious and majestic,

and his righteousness stands forever.

4. He has caused his wonderful acts to be remembered.

YHWH is merciful and compassionate.

5. He gave food to those who feared him.

He will remember his covenant forever.

6. He showed his people the power of his deeds

by giving them nations as an inheritance.

7. The deeds of his hands are faithful and just.

All his commandments are enduring,

8. established forever and ever,

practiced in faithfulness and uprightness.

9. He sent redemption to his people.

He commanded his covenant forever.

His name is holy and awesome.

10. Fearing YHWH is the beginning of wisdom;

all who practice them have good insight.

His praiseworthiness stands forever.

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Psalm Overview

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Exegetical Issues

• The Syntax and Meaning of Ps. 111:6
• The Text, Grammar, and Meaning of Ps. 111:8b
• The Text, Grammar, and Meaning of Ps. 111:10b

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