The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
PSALM 111 This and the subsequent psalms, to the 119th, are supposed to have been sung by the Jews at the celebration of the Passover; and the subject-matter of them was peculiarly adapted to such a purpose. “From the 111th to the 118th psalm, inclusive,” says Jebb, in his recent work on the Psalms, “we find very interesting marks of a ceremonial which, tradition asserts...
Commenting on Psalm 111:1-10
The works of the Lord are great. In design, in size, in number, in excellence, all the works of the Lord are great. Even the little things of God are great. In some point of view or other each one of the productions of his power, or the deeds of his wisdom, will appear to be great to the wise in heart.
Praise God with your whole heart, in your chamber and in His house alike, always among the upright who will join you. His works command our meditation: they are great, magnificent, nothing trifling, the products of infinite wisdom and power.
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Commenting on Psalm 111:1-5