Psa 111-113 | 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.

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.
111:5 ⁿ God takes care of his people’s needs, even providing food. He remembers his covenant with Abraham (see 105:8-11 ^o).
Summary for Ps 111:6-8: 111:6-8 ^p Giving Israel the lands of other nations was just and good because the Lord was executing his justice on those he dispossessed and showing grace to the Israelites. However, if the Israelites do not live faithfully and with integrity, they will also be dispossessed. The Lord’s people must reflect his character.
111:9 ^q The people of the Exodus generation went free because of God’s grace.
111:10 ^r True wisdom is the source of life (Prov 3:18 ^s; 9:11 ^t; Eccl 7:12 ^u); it begins with the fear of the Lord (Prov 9:10 ^v).

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Summary for Ps 112:1-10: Ps 112 ^w This psalm reiterates the themes of wisdom and the fear of the Lord (Ps 111 ^x). The wise have reason to be happy (112:1-5 ^y) and vigorous (112:6-10 ^z).
Summary for Ps 112:1-5: 112:1-5 ^aa The fear of the Lord leads to a life of wisdom that honors God and blesses the family and community. The godly joyfully imitate God; their obedience is not slavish.
Summary for Ps 112:2-3: 112:2-3 ^ab successful: All will know the children of godly people (see 127:4 ^ac) because the godly leave a legacy for their children (see 1:3 ^ad; cp. Matt 6:20 ^ae).
Summary for Ps 112:4-5: 112:4-5 ^af The godly imitate God by being generous, compassionate, and righteous (51:1 ^ag; 111:1-10 ^ah; 2 Cor 9:9 ^ai). They lend money to the poor without charging interest (Pss 15:5 ^aj; 112:9 ^ak; Exod 22:25 ^al).
112:6 ^am The honesty and compassion of the wise keeps them from stumbling (15:5 ^an; 37:23-24 ^ao), ensuring that they will be long remembered (Prov 10:7 ^ap).
112:8 ^aq Because the godly joyfully expect God to prevail and rescue them, they face their foes triumphantly (59:10 ^ar; 112:4 ^as; 118:7 ^at).
112:9 ^au Paul quotes this verse in his instructions about generous giving (2 Cor 9:9 ^av).
112:10 ^aw The wicked ... grind their teeth in anger out of their bitter envy (35:16 ^ax; 37:12 ^ay). The vigor and reputation of the godly cause conflict with those who want them dead.

• The wicked will slink away out of fear and shame.

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Summary for Ps 113:1-118:29: Pss 113–118 ^az These psalms form what is known as the “Egyptian Hallel” (hallel means “praise”) because Jews use the collection in the celebration of Passover, which was instituted at the beginning of the exodus from Egypt. Psalms 113–114 ^ba are recited before the Passover meal and Pss 115–118 ^bb afterward.
Summary for Ps 113:1-9: Ps 113 ^bc This hymn of praise exalts the greatness of the Lord’s name and glory. God is greatly exalted and glorious in heaven (113:4 ^bd); he also stoops down to take care of the lowly and needy on earth (113:5-9 ^be).
Summary for Ps 113:1-3: 113:1-3 ^bf The name of the Lord (Hebrew Yahweh; see Exod 3:15 ^bg) reveals his being, character, and reputation. He is exalted in time (now and forever) and in space (from east to west).
113:4 ^bh The Lord’s glory reaches to the heavens (57:5 ^bi, 11 ^bj; 99:2 ^bk; 108:5 ^bl; 138:6 ^bm; Isa 6:1 ^bn; 57:15 ^bo) and throughout the world of human relationships.
Summary for Ps 113:5-9: 113:5-9 ^bp The incomparable Lord intimately involves himself in caring for people on earth.
113:6 ^bq The Lord stoops to the world’s level to be directly involved with his people (see 138:6 ^br; Phil 2:6-8 ^bs).
Summary for Ps 113:7-8: 113:7-8 ^bt These phrases are a quotation from Hannah’s prayer of praise (1 Sam 2:8-9a ^bu).
113:9 ^bv A childless woman was customarily treated with disdain (Gen 16:4 ^bw); the Lord has the power to make her a happy mother, as he made Sarah (Gen 21:2 ^bx), Rebekah (Gen 25:21 ^by), Rachel (Gen 30:23 ^bz), and Hannah (1 Sam 1:20 ^ca).

• God’s greatness and goodness provide ample reason to praise him.