Psalms 111
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 111, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with {my} whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and {in} the congregation. {Praise ye...: Heb. Hallelujah}
Psalms 111:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The works of the LORD {are} great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Psalms 111:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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His work {is} honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalms 111:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD {is} gracious and full of compassion.
Psalms 111:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. {meat: Heb. prey}
Psalms 111:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
Psalms 111:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The works of his hands {are} verity and judgment; all his commandments {are} sure.
Psalms 111:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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They stand fast for ever and ever, {and are} done in truth and uprightness. {stand...: Heb. are established}
Psalms 111:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend {is} his name.
Psalms 111:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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. {a good...: or, good success} {his commandments: Heb. them}
Psalms 111:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.