Psalms 111:1
Hallelujah. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
2The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have delight therein.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:3And the king turned his face, and blessed all the congregation of Israel; and all the congregation of Israel stood.
Psalms 9:1(9-1) For the Leader; upon Muthlabben. A Psalm of David. (9-2) I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all Thy marvellous works.
Psalms 22:25(22-26) From Thee cometh my praise in the great congregation; I will pay my vows before them that fear Him.
Psalms 40:9(40-10) I have preached righteousness in the great congregation, lo, I did not refrain my lips; O LORD, Thou knowest.
Psalms 89:7(89-8) A God dreaded in the great council of the holy ones, and feared of all them that are about Him?
Psalms 106:1Hallelujah. O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 111:1
This and divers of the psalms that follow it seem to have been penned by David for the service of the church in their solemn feasts, and not upon any particular occasion. This is a psalm of praise. The title of it is "Hallelujah—Praise you the Lord," intimating that we must address ourselves to the use of this psalm with hearts disposed to praise God. It is composed alphabetically, each sentence beginning with a several letter of the Hebrew alphabet, in order exactly, two sentences to each verse, and three a piece… Read the whole commentary →