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I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/111.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! I will thank the LORD with all my heart as I meet with his godly people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/111.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/111.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/111.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with <i>my</i> whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and <i>in</i> the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/111.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! I will praise the LORD with <i>my</i> whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and <i>in</i> the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/111.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all <i>my</i> heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/111.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/111.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all <i>my</i> heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/111.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with all <i>my</i> heart, In the council of the upright and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/111.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, In the company of the upright and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/111.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will praise the LORD with all my heart in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/111.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will praise the LORD with all my heart in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/111.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/111.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shout praises to the LORD! With all my heart I will thank the LORD when his people meet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/111.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/111.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the company of decent people and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/111.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! With all my heart I will thank the LORD in the assembly of his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/111.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all of my heart in the assembled congregation of the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/111.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/111.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/111.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD. I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/111.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/111.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/111.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YAH! [ALEPH-BET] I thank YHWH with the whole heart, "" In the secret meeting of the upright, "" And of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/111.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye Jah! I thank Jehovah with the whole heart, In the secret meeting of the upright, And of the company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/111.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise ye Jah. I will praise Jehovah with all the heart, in the consultation of the upright, and the assembly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/111.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just: and in the congregation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/111.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 110:1>Alleluia. I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the just and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/111.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will praise the LORD with all my heart in the assembled congregation of the upright. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/111.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/111.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />PRAISE the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/111.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall confess LORD JEHOVAH from my whole heart, among Kings who are upright in the assembly.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/111.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hallelujah. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/111.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Alleluia. I will give thee thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and <i>in</i> the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/111-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14256" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/111.htm">Majestic Is His Work</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hal·lū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To shine.">Hallelujah!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: ’ō·w·ḏeh (V-Hifil-Imperf.h-1cs) -- To throw, cast. ">I will give thanks</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lê·ḇāḇ (N-ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/5475.htm" title="5475: bə·sō·wḏ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Council, counsel. From yacad; a session, i.e. Company of persons; by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret.">in the council</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yə·šā·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">of the upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: wə·‘ê·ḏāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">and in the assembly.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Psalm 109:30</a></span><br />With my mouth I will thank the LORD profusely; I will praise Him in the presence of many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Psalm 138:1</a></span><br />Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-10.htm">Psalm 145:10</a></span><br />All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1-2</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul. / I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a></span><br />Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4-5</a></span><br />and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Isaiah 25:1</a></span><br />O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Luke 1:46-47</a></span><br />Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68</a></span><br />“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Luke 2:13-14</a></span><br />And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a></span><br />But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Praise you the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1,48</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever… </p><p class="hdg">I will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise <i>thee</i>, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, <i>bless</i> his holy name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Psalm 138:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.</p><p class="hdg">Assembly</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-25.htm">Psalm 22:25</a></b></br> My praise <i>shall be</i> of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-18.htm">Psalm 35:18</a></b></br> I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Psalm 40:9,10</a></b></br> I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Celebrate</a> <a href="/psalms/109-10.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Council</a> <a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Extol</a> <a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/109-22.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/110-6.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">Celebrate</a> <a href="/psalms/119-63.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-18.htm">Council</a> <a href="/psalms/115-18.htm">Extol</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/116-17.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/116-17.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/112-2.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 111</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">The psalmist by his example incites others to praise God for his glorious</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">And gracious works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">The fear of God breeds true wisdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/111.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/111.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hallelujah!</b><br>The term "Hallelujah" is a Hebrew expression meaning "Praise the LORD." It is a call to worship and an exclamation of joy and reverence. This phrase is used frequently in the Psalms and is a reminder of the importance of praising God. It connects to the broader biblical theme of worship, as seen in <a href="/revelation/19.htm">Revelation 19:1-6</a>, where a great multitude in heaven praises God with "Hallelujah." The use of this term sets the tone for the psalm, emphasizing the importance of worship and gratitude.<p><b>I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart</b><br>This phrase highlights the personal commitment to gratitude and worship. "With all my heart" suggests sincerity and total devotion, echoing the Shema in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, which commands loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength. It underscores the biblical principle that worship should be wholehearted and genuine, not merely ritualistic or superficial. This commitment to thankfulness is a recurring theme in the Psalms and is essential for a life of faith.<p><b>in the council of the upright</b><br>The "council of the upright" refers to a gathering of righteous individuals, those who live according to God's commandments. This setting implies that worship and thanksgiving are communal activities, not just private ones. It reflects the biblical understanding of community, as seen in the early church in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>, where believers gathered together for teaching, fellowship, and prayer. The presence of the "upright" suggests a setting of mutual encouragement and accountability in faith.<p><b>and in the assembly.</b><br>The "assembly" refers to a larger gathering of God's people, similar to the congregation of Israel in the Old Testament. This term emphasizes the corporate nature of worship, where individuals come together to honor God. It connects to the New Testament concept of the church as the body of Christ, where believers gather for worship, teaching, and fellowship (<a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>). The assembly is a place where God's presence is experienced collectively, and His works are proclaimed and celebrated.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/111.htm">Psalm 111</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who expresses a heart full of gratitude and praise to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature, deserving of wholehearted worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_council_of_the_upright.htm">The Council of the Upright</a></b><br>A gathering of righteous individuals who live according to God's statutes and are committed to His ways.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_assembly.htm">The Assembly</a></b><br>The larger congregation of believers, where public worship and communal thanksgiving take place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/wholehearted_worship.htm">Wholehearted Worship</a></b><br>True worship involves engaging our entire heart, mind, and soul. It is not a half-hearted endeavor but a full commitment to honoring God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>Gathering with other believers is vital for spiritual growth and encouragement. The "council of the upright" and "assembly" remind us of the importance of community in our faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/public_declaration_of_faith.htm">Public Declaration of Faith</a></b><br>Our gratitude and praise should not be confined to private moments but expressed openly in the community, serving as a testimony to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Gratitude as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Cultivating a heart of thankfulness transforms our perspective and aligns us with God's will, leading to a more joyful and fulfilling life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_tradition.htm">The Role of Tradition</a></b><br>Understanding the historical and cultural context of worship practices can deepen our appreciation and participation in communal worship today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_111.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 111</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'hallelujah'_mean.htm">What does 'hallelujah' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_82_1_fit_with_deut._6_4.htm">How can a 'divine council' (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_a_'new_song'_in_psalm_149_1.htm">Psalm 149:1 - Why is there a need for a 'new song' if this psalm's praises and warlike imagery appear repeatedly elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_call_the_messiah_'my_lord'.htm">In Psalm 110:1, how could David refer to the Messiah as 'my Lord' if the Messiah was supposed to be his descendant?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/111.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">Praise ye the Lord.</span>--This short doxology does not strictly form part of the psalm. The alphabetical arrangement begins with "I will praise," &c<p><span class= "bld">Assembly.</span>--See Note on <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm" title="The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.">Psalm 25:14</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/111.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Praise ye the Lord.</span> Scarcely a part of the psalm - rather a heading or introduction. <span class="cmt_word">I will praise the Lord with my whole heart</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/119-34.htm">Psalm 119:34, 58, 69</a>). "With my whole heart" replaces the "greatly" of <a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Psalm 109:30</a>. <span class="cmt_word">In the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.</span> Professor Cheyne translates, "in the council and assembly of the upright;" and it seems to be generally allowed that two distinct assemblies are not spoken of, but that the one congregation of the faithful is designated by two names. Thus the Prayer-book translation is wrong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/111-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Hallelujah!</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֥לְלוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will give thanks</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹדֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·ḏeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with all</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵבָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lê·ḇāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> </span><span class="str2">Inner man, mind, will, heart</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the council</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּס֖וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(bə·sō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> </span><span class="str2">A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the upright</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשָׁרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and in the assembly.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֵדָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ê·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 111:1 Praise Yah! 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