Revised Literal Translation
Psalms 111:1
1Praise Yah. I will praise Yhwh with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.1
Psalms 111:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
- New International Version (NIV)Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.
Context of Psalms 111:1
Praise Yah. I will praise Yhwh with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 2The works of Yhwh are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
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הַ֥לְלוּ יָ֨הּ׀ אוֹדֶ֣ה יְ֭הוָה בְּכָל־לֵבָ֑ב בְּס֖וֹד יְשָׁרִ֣ים וְעֵדָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 111:1
- Psalms 106:1Praise Yah. O give thanks unto Yhwh; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- Psalms 9:1I will praise thee, O Yhwh, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
- Psalms 103:1Bless Yhwh, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
- Psalms 138:1I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
- Psalms 22:25My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
- Psalms 35:18I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
- Psalms 40:9I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Yhwh, thou knowest.
- Psalms 89:5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Yhwh: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
- Psalms 107:32Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
- Psalms 108:3I will praise thee, O Yhwh, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
- Psalms 109:30I will greatly praise Yhwh with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
- Psalms 149:1Praise Yah. Sing unto Yhwh a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
- 1 Chronicles 29:10Wherefore David blessed Yhwh before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, Yhwh God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
- 2 Chronicles 6:3And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.
- 2 Chronicles 20:26And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed Yhwh: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.
Commentaries on Psalms 111:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1I will praise the Lord with my whole heart - If we profess to "sing to the praise and glory of God," the heart, and the whole heart, without division and distraction, must be employed in the work. In the assembly - בסוד besod, in the secret assembly - the private religious meetings for the communion of saints. And in the congregation, עדה edah, the general assembly - the public congregation. There were such meetings as the former ever since God had a…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Praise ye the Lord - Margin, “Hallelujah.” See Psalm 106:1. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart - With undivided affections; holding back nothing. I will allow nothing to be in my heart that would interfere with the fullness of praise; no coldness or dividedness of affection; no love for other things that would deaden my love for God; no suspicion respecting him that would chill my ardor; no unbelief that would drag me down to earth, while the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The Lord is to be praised for his works. --The psalmist resolves to praise God himself. Our exhortations and our examples should agree together. He recommends the works of the Lord, as the proper subject, when we are praising him; and the dealings of his providence toward the world, the church, and particular persons. All the works of the Lord are spoken of as one, it is his work; so admirably do all the dispensations of his providence centre in one…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5The godly praise God and delight themselves in his great works. His mighty acts reflect his righteousness, grace, and compassion (see Psalm 116:5–7). All who submit themselves to him experience his glory.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-101. Praise ye the Lord--or, Hallelujah (Psa 104:35). This seems to serve as a title to those of the later Psalms, which, like this, set forth God's gracious government and its blessed fruits. This praise claims the whole heart--(Psa 86:12), and is rendered publicly. upright--a title of the true Israel (Psa 32:11).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 111
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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