Wesley's Notes on the Bible Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 111:2 Sought - Diligently meditated upon.
His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 111:3 Work - Either all his works, or that eminent branch of those works, his providence towards his people. Righteousness - His justice or faithfulness in performing his word.
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. 111:4 Remembered - By their own nature, and the lasting benefits flowing from them, which are such as cannot easily be forgotten.
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. 111:5 Meat - All necessary provisions for their being and well - being.
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. 111:7 The works - All that he doth on the behalf of his people, or against their enemies. Truth - Are exactly agreeable to his promises, and to justice. Commandments - His laws given to the Israelites, especially the moral law. Sure - Constant and unchangeable.
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. 111:8 Done - Constituted or ordered.
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. 111:9 Redemption - The deliverance out of Egypt, which was a type of that higher redemption by Christ. Commanded - Appointed, or established firmly by his power and authority. For ever - Through all successive generations of his people to the end of the world. Reverend - Terrible to his enemies, venerable in his peoples eyes, and holy in all his dealings with all men.
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. 111:10 The fear - True religion. Beginning - Is the only foundation of, and introduction to, true wisdom. Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible by John Wesley [1754-65] Bible Hub |
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