Psalm 111:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 111:7-9

Psalms 111:7-9. The works of his hands All that he doth, either on the behalf of his people, or against his or their enemies; are verity and judgment Are exactly agreeable to his word or promises, and to the rules of eternal justice. All his commandments His laws given to the Israelites, especially the moral law, considered with its sanctions, the promises made to the observers of it, and the threatenings denounced against transgressors; are sure Constant and unchangeable, as being... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 111:1-10

Psalms 111-112 God and his godly peopleEqual in length and similar in form, these two psalms can be read as a pair. Both are acrostics (see note preceding Psalms 9:0). The former considers the greatness of God, the latter the character of his godly people.God’s wonderful works, both in creation and in history, are a cause for praise by all his worshipping people (111:1-3). In his sovereign power he took the agriculturally productive land of Canaan from its heathen inhabitants and gave it to the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 111:7

works. . . are. Some codices read "work . . . is" (singular) read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 111:7

"The works of his hands are truth and justice;And his precepts are sure.They are established forever and ever;They are done in truth and uprightness.""The reference in these two verses is the giving of the law at Sinai."[14]"Forever and ever" (Psalms 111:8). This is a reference to all time until the Christ should come. And, in the truth that Christ's righteousness consisted, among other things, in the absolute and perfect fulfilment of that Law given at Sinai; and, since the righteousness of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 111:1-10

Psalms 111This is one of the acrostic psalms (cf. Psalms 9, 10; Psalms 25; Psalms 34; Psalms 37; Psalms 112; Psalms 119; Psalms , 145). Each successive line in the Hebrew text begins with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The writer evidently expressed his thoughts this way so the Israelites could memorize and recite the psalm easily. He recounted the Lord’s great works of redemption that should draw out His people’s praise."Acrostic poems in general do not show logical development... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 111:4-9

2. Praise for specific works 111:4-9Psalms 111:4 states the theme of this section. God graciously helped His people, and consequently they remember to praise Him. Psalms 111:5-6 cite examples of God’s goodness. In Psalms 111:7-9, the writer praised God further for His redemption and His faithfulness. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 111:1-10

Psalms 111, 112 are closely connected both in form and substance, and are apparently the work of one author. They are alphabetical (see Intro.). A liturgical introduction is prefixed to both, viz. ’Praise ye the Lord’: in Hebrew ’Hallelujah.’ The theme of Psalms 111 is the refrain of Psalms 107, ’Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men.’ The Ps. is used on Easter Day.1. Assembly] RV ’council’; the word means, ’a secret gathering.’5.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 111:1-10

The Beginning of Wisdom Psalms 111:10 Are we as a people entering upon a period of physical and moral deterioration? It is a question which is vexing the minds of many. May it not be said that few lovers of their country can be wholly at their ease as they watch the streams of thought and habit and speech which seem to be carrying along with them the great masses of our people of every rank and class? I. The Source of Strength. Have we as a people the moral stuff and strength with which we... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 111:1-10

Psalms 111:1-10ANOTHER series of psalms headed with Hallelujah begins here and includes the two following psalms. The prefix apparently indicates liturgical use. The present psalm is closely allied to the next. Both are acrostic and correspond verse to verse, as will appear in the exposition. Together they represent God and the godly, this psalm magnifying the Divine character and acts, the other painting the ideal godly man as, in some real fashion, an "imitator of God as a beloved child."... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 111:1-10

Psalms 111:0 Hallelujah! He Has Done It This is the first Hallelujah Psalm, following Psalms 110:1-7 , in which He is praised for what He is and for what He has done. It is a perfect alphabetical Psalm: not a letter of the Hebrew alphabet is missing. It shows the perfect One and the perfect praise He will receive when He is on the throne as the King-Priest. The next Psalm is also perfect in its alphabetical character. Both Psalms have 22 lines, each prefixed by a letter of the Hebrew alphabet... read more

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