Psalms 111

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown (1871). Conservative evangelical (Church of Scotland and Anglican); concise and critical.

Introduction to chapter 111

God's majesty contrasted with His condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The Jews, it is said, used this and Psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the Greater Hallel, or Hymn. (Psa 113:1-9)

Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.

servants of the Lord — or, all the people of God.

name of the Lord — perfections (Psa 5:11; Psa 111:9).

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