Sunday, December 20, 2020

Psalm 111: An Acrostic Psalm of Praise

 Psalm 111: 
He sent redemption unto His people:
 He hath commanded His covenant for ever:
 holy and reverend is His name.
vs.9

"An acrostic psalm, this poem used two clauses for each verse, except for the last verse which has
three, for a total of 22 clauses, each beginning with a consecutive letter of the Hebrew alphabet (with its 22 letters). Though such acrostic poems are rarely subject to logical outlining, this one is a psalm of praise and contains the characteristic call to praise (verse 1, cause for praise (verses 2-9), and a concluding exhortation to praise (verse 10).
 
1- A Word of Praise (111:1).
 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart... vs.1
2- Words about God’s Works (111:2-9).
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. vs.2
3- A Word of Wisdom (111:10).
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom... vs.10."
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 He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered: 
the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
VS.4