1 Praise ye 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, sought out by all them that have pleasure in them.
3 His work [is] honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD [is] gracious and full of compassion.
5 He hath given food to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
6 He hath shown his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
7 The works of his hands [are] verity and judgment; all his commandments [are] sure.
8 They stand fast for ever and ever, [and are] done in truth and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend [is] his name.
10 The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever.
Chapter Summary
An acrostic psalm praising God's great works, His covenant faithfulness, and the fear of the LORD as wisdom's beginning.
Book Summary
Psalms is the Bible's songbook: one hundred fifty prayers and hymns of praise, lament, thanksgiving, and trust, many attributed to David. From the depths of despair to the heights of worship, it has voiced the prayers of God's people for millennia.