Psalm 111 is an acrostic. The paraphrase below follows the 22 characters of the Hebrew alphabet in sequence. The Hallelujahs are not part of the acrostic. Psalm 111 emphasizes the works of the Lord. Psalm 112 speaks of our response to the greatness of the works of the Lord.
Psalm 111
P. Hallelujah.
C. I, Acclaim the Lord with my whole heart.
P. Bless Him in the company of the upright congregation.
C. Great are the deeds of the Lord,
P. Discovered by all who delight in them.
C. His acts are filled with splendor and glory,
P. Wonderfully, His righteousness endures forever,
C. Zestfully, He made His works to be remembered.
P. Changeless are the Lord’s grace and mercy,
C. To those who fear him, He gives food,
P. “Yes,” He says to His covenant forever.
C. He Champions His powerful works before His people,
P. Leaving to them the inheritance of the nations.
C. His Mighty hands make truth and right,
P. Noting his precepts are ever trustworthy,
C. Staunch for all time, forever,
P. Fashioned in truth and right.
C. He Performed redemption for his people,
P. He Commanded his pact to be forever.
C. Kingly, holy and awesome is his name!
P. Remember, wisdom begins with fear of the Lord,
C. Sound judgment belongs to all who adhere to it.
P. Thanks and hallelujah be to him forever!
C. Hallelujah!
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