Psalm 111

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 111:7

The works of his hands are verity and judgment ,.... His works of providence are just and true, particularly these which respected the driving the Canaanites out of their land, and settling the Israelites in it; these were done according to the truth of the divine promises and prophecies, and so were "verity" or "truth"; and for the sins of the Heathen, and by him who has a right to dispose of the earth and the fulness of it to whom he pleases, and so are "judgment" or righteous; and this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 111:8

They stand fast for ever and ever ,.... Not only the covenant and its promises do, but both law and Gospel, the commandments of the one and the doctrines of the other; the law is an eternal law, as to the matter of it, and is not made void by faith, but established; and the Gospel is an everlasting Gospel, which lives and abides for ever, being established upon the word of God, which cannot be broken; and is continued in the church, the pillar and ground of truth, from whence it can never be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 111:9

He sent redemption unto his people ,.... Or one to redeem them, who effected it; Moses to redeem Israel out of Egypt, and Christ to redeem his people from sin, Satan, and the law, and who has done it; and having obtained eternal redemption, he sent his ministers to publish it in the world, and his Spirit to apply it, and to show his people their interest in it; and make it over to them, and the blessings of it, that they may enjoy it, and all the comforts and advantages arising from it;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom ,.... The fear of the Lord, whose name is revered, is not a fear of his judgments here or hereafter, but of his goodness and grace; it is a reverential affection for him, a fiducial fear of him, a fear of offending so good a Being as he is; and it includes all religious worship of him, inward and outward, private and public; and at this true wisdom begins; a man begins to be wise when he fears the Lord, and not till then; this is his highest... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 111

The psalmist praises the Lord, and extols his works as great, honorable, glorious, and magnificent, Psalm 111:1-4 ; his providence and kindness to his followers, Psalm 111:5-8 ; the redemption he has granted to his people, Psalm 111:9 . The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, Psalm 111:10 . This is one of the alphabetical or acrostic Psalms: but it is rather different from those we have already seen, as the first eight verses contain each two members; and each member... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 111:1

I will praise the Lord with my whole heart - If we profess to "sing to the praise and glory of God," the heart, and the whole heart, without division and distraction, must be employed in the work. In the assembly - בסוד besod , in the secret assembly - the private religious meetings for the communion of saints. And in the congregation, עדה edah , the general assembly - the public congregation. There were such meetings as the former ever since God had a Church on the earth; and to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 111:2

The works of the Lord are great - גדלים gedolim , vast in magnitude; as רבים rabbim signifies their multitude and variety. Sought out - Investigated, carefully examined. Of all them that have pleasure therein - By all that delight in them: by every genuine philosopher; every lover of nature; he who traces out the great First Cause by means of his works. And the man that does so will be astonished at the perfections of the Creator, and admire all the operations of his hands. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 111:3

His work is honorable, etc. - He has done nothing in nature or grace that does not redound to his own honor and glory; and because all is done in righteousness, it endureth for ever. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 111:4

He hath made his wonderful works - He who seeks them out will never forget them; and every thing of God's framing is done in such a way, as to strike the imagination, interest the senses, and charm and edify the intellect. But the psalmist may here intend principally the works of God in behalf of the Jewish people; and particularly in their deliverance from the Babylonish captivity, which this Psalm is supposed to celebrate. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 111:5

He hath given meat - טרף tereph , Prey. This may allude to the quails in the wilderness. The word signifies what is taken in hunting - wild beasts, venison, or fowls of any kind; particularly such as were proper for food. It also signifies spoil taken from enemies. And he may also refer to the wondrous manner in which they were fed and supported during their captivity; and by his support he proved that he was mindful of his covenant. He had promised such blessings; he was faithful to his... read more

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