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2018 August 24

Psalm 111

Allegory of Gdansk Trade (1608)
Izaak van den Blocke (1574-1626)
Northern Mannerism Style
Main Town Hall, Gdansk, Poland
Image Source: Wikimedia

[ Illustration: Today's painting depicts the apotheosis of a city (Gdansk) -- a city raised to its supreme height. In similar fashion, today's Psalm reveals that the LORD brings his people to their highest point of development -- ruling over the nations, being redeemed, partaking of an everlasting covenant, filled with wisdom. ]

SPECIAL NOTE:

[ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ]

     Explanation: In Psalm 111, the Psalmist exalts the works of the LORD.
     The Psalmist says that he will praise God with his whole heart among God's people (1).
     The rest of the Psalm tells us why he offers his praise to the LORD. The LORD's works are great; all who have pleasure in them seek them out (2).
     His works are honorable and glorious; and his righteousness endures forever (3).
     He has made his works to be remembered; he is gracious and filled with compassion (4).
     He gives food to all who fear him; he will always be mindful of his covenant (5).
     He has shown his power to his people; he will give his people the heritage of the heathen (6).
     His works are true and just; his commandments are sure -- they stand forever; and they are done in truth and uprightness (7-8).
     He redeemed his people; he commanded his covenant forever; his name is holy and revered (9).
     The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All who do his commandments have good understanding. His praise endures forever (10).

     [ Sermons: J Ligon Duncan III. Various. ]

Bible Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation

[Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2].

[Post Exile Chronology 1. Post Exile Chronology 2. Post Exile Chronology 3.]

[Prophets Chronology 1. Prophets Chronology 2. Prophets Chronology 3. Prophets Chronology 4.]

[Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3.
Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.]

[New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.]

RESOURCES

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          [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Psalm 111: ACROSTIC PSALMS: Psalm 9. Psalm 10. Psalm 25. Psalm 34. Psalm 37. Psalm 111. Psalm 112. Psalm 119. Psalm 145. WISDOM PSALMS. Psalm 1. Psalm 10. Psalm 12. Psalm 15. Psalm 19. Psalm 32. Psalm 34. Psalm 36. Psalm 37. Psalm 49. Psalm 50. Psalm 52. Psalm 53. Psalm 73. Psalm 78. Psalm 82. Psalm 91. Psalm 92. Psalm 94. Psalm 111. Psalm 112. Psalm 119. Psalm 127. Psalm 128. Psalm 133. Psalm 139. ]
[1] Psalm 111:3; Psalm 112:3; Psalm 112:9; Psalm 111:4; Psalm 112:4; Psalm 112:6; Psalm 25:14.
[2] Psalm 105:4.
[4] Joshua 4:7.
[5] Proverbs 31:15; Malachi 3:10; Proverbs 30:8.
[10] Proverbs 3:4.
     -- From Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ]

          [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ]

          [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ]

          [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

          [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Psalm 111 - #1. Psalm 111 - #2. Psalm 111 - #3. Psalm 111 - #4. Psalm 111 - #5. Psalm 111 - #6. Psalm 111 - #7. Psalm 111 - #8. Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ]

HARMONY OF THE LAW

John Calvin - CCEL | Analytical Chart - BLB

GOSPEL HARMONIES

Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible

Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF)

HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES

Hebrew and Greek Interlinear Download - Scripture 4 All

Bible Hub Interlinear Hebrew and Greek Bible

Bible Hub Hebrew Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Hebrew Interlinear

Mounce Interlinear | Bible Hub Greek Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Greek Interlinear Bible

Psalm Detailed Outline

THE PSALTER:

(SONGS FOR COVENANT WORSHIP)

Deliverance from Sinners and from Sin

Nearly all the Psalms (except Psalm 90) were written during the 612 year period

from the time of David around 1016 B. C. to the close of the Canon in about 404 B. C.

Psalm 90, according to its superscription, was written by Moses; this may have been around 1406 B. C.

BOOK FIVE OF FIVE: PSALMS 107-150.

1016 - 404 B.C. Israel

God Praised & Thanked for His Goodness

Psalm 111

The LORD does great works of redemption.

Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology.

Opening Praise (1)

[Aleph]

¹ Praise ye the LORD.
I will praise the LORD with my whole heart
,

God's Works (2-7a)

[Beth]

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

[Gimel]

² The works of the LORD are great,

[Daleth]

sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

[He]

³ His work is honourable and glorious:

[Vau]

and his righteousness endureth for ever.

[Zain]

⁴ He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:

[Cheth]

the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

[Teth]

⁵ He hath given meat unto them that fear him:

[Jod]

he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

[Caph]

⁶ He hath shewed his people the power of his works,

[Lamed]

that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

[Mem]

⁷ The works of his hands are verity and judgment;

God's Words (7b-10a)

[Nun]

all his commandments are sure.

[Samech]

⁸ They stand fast for ever and ever,

[Ain]

and are done in truth and uprightness.

[Pe]

⁹ He sent redemption unto his people:

[Tzaddi]

he hath commanded his covenant for ever:

[Koph]

holy and reverend is his name.

[Resh]

¹⁰ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:

[Schin]

a good understanding have all they that do his commandments:

Closing Praise (10b)

[Tau]

his praise endureth for ever.

[Note]: The outline above is based on the Evangelical Heritage Bible and the Jubilee Bible 2000.

* NOTE: On Opening and Closing Comments in the Psalms.
[Some commentators take the Psalm in Habakkuk 3 to be a standard model for the Psalms.
Habakkuk's Psalm begins with the name of the composer (Habakkuk) and a musical notation ("upon Shigionoth").
It closes with a dedication or a "send to" notice ("To the chief singer on my stringed instruments").
I have arranged similar material, where it is found in the Psalter, in accord with the model in Habakkuk.]

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