Psalm 111

Psalm 111
Psalms111 and 112 are acrostic psalms, the initial letter in each half-verse following the Hebrew alphabet. Psalms 25, 37 (with double verses), 119 (in periods of 8 verses, each of which begins with the same Hebrew letter), and 145 (verse 14 being an exception) are also alphabetical psalms.
Psalms 111, 112, and 113 go together in one theme of praise to Jehovah. The first of the three speaks of His works; the exhibitions of His power will be much spoken of by redeemed Israel, because by power He will bring them into undisturbed possession of their land at last. There is a marked difference between the earthly saints and the heavenly ones; of the former we have the Lord’s testimony to Thomas (John 20:2929Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. (John 20:29)),
“Because thou hast seen Me, thou hast believed,” and to the nobleman (John 4:4848Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. (John 4:48)), “Except ye see signs and wonders ye will not believe.”
We cannot rightly consider God’s works without thinking of Him, and this comes out in verses 4 and 5, 7, 8 and 9 of Psalm 111. To fear Him we are told is the beginning of wisdom; to live according to His Word is (more than the beginning of wisdom) to have a good understanding. Similarly, the word in 2 Peter 3:1818But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18) is “Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” showing that we who know Him should be advancing in the truth. Let us seek this worthwhile gain.