OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 1

Psalms 111:1

Praise the LORD!^†

I will give thanks to the LORD^† with my whole heart,

in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE

Psalms 111:1 in context

Psalms 111:1–4

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Praise the LORD!^†

I will give thanks to the LORD^† with my whole heart,

in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

The LORD’s works are great,

pondered by all those who delight in them.

His work is honor and majesty.

His righteousness endures forever.

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered.

The LORD is gracious and merciful.

Notes from World English Bible Updated

Hebrew: יה Yah. Psalm 111 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise the LORD!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).
LORD or GOD in all caps is from the Hebrew יהוה Yahweh except when otherwise noted as being from the short form יה Yah.

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