The Fear of the LORD is the Beginning of Wisdom

A wonderful psalm of praise for our LORD. It highlights so many of the awesome characteristics of the LORD such as grace, compassion, just, truth, uprightness to name a few. In addition to these personal attributes, the psalm also reminds us that our God is a covenant-making and covenant-keeping God. This is perhaps to encourage us, not only because God has such wonderful characteristics, but He also relates to us, His children, in a personal and binding way through the covenant.

The ending verse is worth memorizing: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom"


Psalm 111
Praise to God for His Faithfulness and Justice

 1 Praise the LORD!
       
         I will praise the LORD with my whole heart,
         In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.
       
 2 The works of the LORD are great,
         Studied by all who have pleasure in them.
 3 His work is honorable and glorious,
         And His righteousness endures forever.
 4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;
         The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
 5 He has given food to those who fear Him;
         He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
 6 He has declared to His people the power of His works,
         In giving them the heritage of the nations.
       
 7 The works of His hands are verity and justice;
         All His precepts are sure.
 8 They stand fast forever and ever,
         And are done in truth and uprightness.
 9 He has sent redemption to His people;
         He has commanded His covenant forever:
         Holy and awesome is His name.
       
 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
         A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
         His praise endures forever.