Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
Parallel translations
- KJV Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
- BSB Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
- NKJV Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.
- NASB Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly.
- NLT Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people.
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Quick answer
The psalmist resolves to praise the Lord wholeheartedly among God's people. Worship flows from a heart fully devoted to Him.
Overview
Psalm 111 is an acrostic hymn praising God's works, paired with Psalm 112 on the blessed person who fears Him. The 'whole heart' praise offered publicly in the congregation models genuine, undivided worship. It sets the tone for the psalm's meditation on the greatness and grace of God, fitting praise for the God who has redeemed His people in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 17
- Ps 138:1By David. I will give you thanks with my whole heart. Before the gods, I will sing praises to you.
- Ps 149:1Praise Yahweh! Sing to Yahweh a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.
- Ps 106:1Praise Yahweh! Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
- Ps 109:30I will give great thanks to Yahweh with my mouth. Yes, I will praise him among the multitude.
- Ps 35:18I will give you thanks in the great assembly. I will praise you among many people.
- Ps 108:3I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations. I will sing praises to you among the peoples.
- Ps 40:9–10I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I will not seal my lips, Yahweh, you know.
- Ps 22:25Of you comes my praise in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him.
- 2 Chr 6:3–4The king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
- Ps 89:7a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him?
- 1 Chr 29:10–20Therefore David blessed Yahweh before all the assembly; and David said, “You are blessed, Yahweh, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
- Ps 106:48Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting! Let all the people say, “Amen.” Praise Yah!
- Ps 89:5The heavens will praise your wonders, Yahweh; your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
- Ps 107:32Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, and praise him in the seat of the elders.
- Ps 9:1For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm by David. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.
- 2 Chr 20:26–28On the fourth day, they assembled themselves in Beracah Valley, for there they blessed Yahweh. Therefore the name of that place was called “Beracah Valley” to this day.
- Ps 103:1By David. Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name!
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