psalm-111:10

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

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 111:10

111:10 {e} The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that {f} do [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever.(e) They only are wise who fear God and none have understanding but they who obey the word.(f) That is, his commandment as in Psalms 111:7. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 111:1-10

The first psalm in this lesson is one of the imprecatory or cursing psalms, in the interpretation of which we should keep in mind the principles already stated: (1) that the writer speaks as a prophet; (2) that the enemies are not merely personal to him but enemies of God; (3) that they are not individuals so much as nations; and (4) that they are considered at a time when the incorrigible condition has been reached, and they have become permanently fixed in opposition to the Most High. The... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 111:10

This verse comes in very properly after the former, to point out the leading principles in those who are the happy partakers of the unspeakable mercy of God in Christ; and this forms one of the Lord's marks and characters, whereby his people are known: I will make (saith the Lord) an everlasting covenant with them, that I WILL NOT turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that THEY SHALL NOT depart, from me. Jeremiah 32:40 . REFLECTIONS BEHOLD, my soul, how... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 111:10

PSALM CXI. (BEATUS VIR.) The good man is happy. The wicked. The devil, enraged to see the converts to Christianity, (St. Athanasius) or the Jews, (St. Chrysostom) instigated by him. (Haydock) --- All the damned shall rapine at the happiness of the elect, (St. Augustine) as the Babylonians did, when they beheld the prosperity of those who had been captives. (Calmet) read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 111:1-10

A Psalm of Praise to Jehovah. v. 1. Praise ye the Lord, or, "Hallelujah, praise Jehovah," the singer celebrating God's gracious dealings with His people, of which he gives a summary statement. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, that is, in the intimate circle of believers, who form a company of confidential friends, and in the congregation, the true spiritual Israel of all times. v. 2. The works of the Lord, both of His providence and of His grace, ... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 111:1-10

Psalms 111:01 Praise ye the Lord.I will praise the Lord with my whole heart,In the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.2 The works of the Lord are great,Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.3 His work is honourable and glorious:And his righteousness endureth for ever.4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him:He will ever be mindful of his... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 111:1-10

the Works of the Lord Psalms 111:1-10 A fresh series of psalms begins here, of which the dominant note is Hallelujah . This and the next are similar in construction, each being alphabetical; that is, the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The first is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving at the contemplation of Jehovah’s works; and the second describes the righteousness which His chosen derive from Him. They are the work of an unknown minstrel, but anonymity is... read more