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2The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

Psalms 111:2

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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  • O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

  • So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

  • I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.

  • I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

  • And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 1-5)

The title of the psalm being Hallelujah , the psalmist (as every author ought to have) has an eye to his title, and keeps to his text. I. He resolves to praise God himself, Ps. 111:1. What duty we call others to we must oblige and excite ourselves to; nay, whatever others do, whether they will praise God or no, we and our houses must determine to do it, we and our hearts; for such is the psalmist’…

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