Psa 111:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 111:1-117:2: Pss 111–117 The refrain Praise the Lord ! (Hebrew haleluyah ) characterizes this group of psalms. Summary for Ps 111:1-10: Ps 111 This wisdom psalm contains many references to the works of the Lord that reveal his character. God is righteous, gracious, compassionate, faithful, just, trustworthy, upright, holy, and awe-inspiring (111:3 , 4 , 7 , 8 , 9 ). God’s character gives hope in the covenant relationship (111:5 ). He rescued Israel from Egypt (111:9 ), gave them the land (111:6 ), and provides for his people (111:5 ). However, God demands that the beneficiaries of this relationship also be people of righteousness and integrity. Summary for Ps 111:1-5: 111:1-5 The godly praise God and delight themselves in his great works. His mighty acts reflect his righteousness, grace, and compassion (see 116:5-7 ). All who submit themselves to him experience his glory.

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Summary for Ps 111:1-117:2: Pss 111–117 ^a The refrain Praise the Lord! (Hebrew haleluyah) characterizes this group of psalms.
Summary for Ps 111:1-10: Ps 111 ^b This wisdom psalm contains many references to the works of the Lord that reveal his character. God is righteous, gracious, compassionate, faithful, just, trustworthy, upright, holy, and awe-inspiring (111:3 ^c, 4 ^d, 7 ^e, 8 ^f, 9 ^g). God’s character gives hope in the covenant relationship (111:5 ^h). He rescued Israel from Egypt (111:9 ⁱ), gave them the land (111:6 ^j), and provides for his people (111:5 ^k). However, God demands that the beneficiaries of this relationship also be people of righteousness and integrity.
Summary for Ps 111:1-5: 111:1-5 ^l The godly praise God and delight themselves in his great works. His mighty acts reflect his righteousness, grace, and compassion (see 116:5-7 ^m). All who submit themselves to him experience his glory.