Praise for the Lord’s Works

1 Hallelujah!(a)
I will praise the Lord with all my heart
in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.(A)
2
The Lord’s works are great,
studied by all who delight in them.(B)
3
All that He does is splendid and majestic;(C)
His righteousness endures forever.(D)
4
He has caused His wonderful works to be remembered.(E)
The Lord is gracious and compassionate.(F)
5
He has provided food for those who fear Him;(G)
He remembers His covenant forever.(H)
6
He has shown His people the power of His works
by giving them the inheritance of the nations.(I)
7
The works of His hands are truth and justice;
all His instructions are trustworthy.(J)
8
They are established forever and ever,
enacted in truth and in what is right.(K)
9
He has sent redemption to His people.(L)
He has ordained His covenant forever.
His name is holy and awe-inspiring.(M)
10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;(N)
all who follow His instructions(b) have good insight.(O)
His praise endures forever.(P)

Footnotes:

a. Psalm 111:1: The lines of this poem form an acrostic.
b. Psalm 111:10: Lit follow them

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