Psalm 111

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Psalm 111 is the 111th psalm from the Book of Psalms.

Psalm 111, 112 and 119 are the only Psalms that are acrostic by phrase in the Bible;^[1] that is, each 7-9 syllable phrase begins with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet in order.

Uses

Judaism

• Verse 4-5 are found in the repetition of the Amidah during Rosh Hashanah.^[2]
• Verse 10 is recited upon awakening following Modeh Ani and handwashing.^[3]

Protestantism

This is a Psalm of praise to God for:

• His great works v.2
• His enduring Righteousness v.3
• His grace and compassion v.4
• His provision v.5
• Truth and Justice v.7
• Redemption for His people v.9
• Granting of wisdom to those who revere him v.10

References

1. Pratico, Gary Basics of Bible Hebrew p.6 Copyright 2001
2. The Complete Artscroll Machzor for Rosh Hashanah page 323, 461
3. The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 2