The LORD's Care for His People

1111 Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

Other Translations of Psalm 111:1

New International Version

The LORD's Care for His People

1111 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.Praise the Lord.Hebrew "Hallelu Yah"I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

English Standard Version

The LORD's Care for His People

1111 This psalm is an acrostic poem, each line beginning with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.

The Message

The LORD's Care for His People

1111 Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got - Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation.

New King James Version

The LORD's Care for His People

1111 Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.

New Living Translation

The LORD's Care for His People

1111 Praise the Lord ! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 111:1

Chapter Contents

The Lord is to be praised for his works.

The psalmist resolves to praise God himself. Our exhortations and our examples should agree together. He recommends the works of the Lord, as the proper subject, when we are praising him; and the dealings of his providence toward the world, the church, and particular persons. All the works of the Lord are spoken of as one, it is his work; so admirably do all the dispensations of his providence centre in one design. The works of God, humbly and diligently sought into, shall all be found just and holy. God's pardoning sin is the most wonderful of all his works, and ought to be remembered to his glory. He will ever be mindful of his covenant; he has ever been so, and he ever will be so. His works of providence were done according to the truth of the Divine promises and prophecies, and so were verity, or truth; and by him who has a right to dispose of the earth as he pleases, and so are judgment, or righteous: and this holds good of the work of grace upon the heart of man, verses 7,8. All God's commandments are sure; all have been fulfilled by Christ, and remain with him for a rule of walk and conversation to us. He sent redemption unto his people, out of Egypt at first, and often afterwards; and these were typical of the great redemption, which in the fulness of time was to be wrought out by the Lord Jesus. Here his everlasting righteousness shines forth in union with his boundless mercy. No man is wise who does not fear the Lord; no man acts wisely except as influenced by that fear. This fear will lead to repentance, to faith in Christ, to watchfulness and obedience. Such persons are of a good understanding, however poor, unlearned, or despised.

5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Other Translations of Romans 13:5

New International Version

5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

English Standard Version

5 Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience.

The Message

5 That's why you must live responsibly - not just to avoid punishment but also because it's the right way to live.

New King James Version

5 Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.

New Living Translation

5 So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 13:5

Commentary on Romans 13:1-7

(Read Romans 13:1-7)

The grace of the gospel teaches us submission and quiet, where pride and the carnal mind only see causes for murmuring and discontent. Whatever the persons in authority over us themselves may be, yet the just power they have, must be submitted to and obeyed. In the general course of human affairs, rulers are not a terror to honest, quiet, and good subjects, but to evil-doers. Such is the power of sin and corruption, that many will be kept back from crimes only by the fear of punishment. Thou hast the benefit of the government, therefore do what thou canst to preserve it, and nothing to disturb it. This directs private persons to behave quietly and peaceably where God has set them, 1 Timothy 2:1,2. Christians must not use any trick or fraud. All smuggling, dealing in contraband goods, withholding or evading duties, is rebellion against the express command of God. Thus honest neighbours are robbed, who will have to pay the more; and the crimes of smugglers, and others who join with them, are abetted. It is painful that some professors of the gospel should countenance such dishonest practices. The lesson here taught it becomes all Christians to learn and practise, that the godly in the land will always be found the quiet and the peaceable in the land, whatever others are.