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Psalms 111:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

EXPOSITION

ANOTHER "Hallelujah psalm," and at the same time an "alphabetic psalm." It has been called a "twin psalm" with the one which follows (Psalms 112:1-10.), and beyond all doubt closely resembles it. Both begin with "Hallelujah;" both are alphabetic; both consist of twenty lines, arranged into ten verses. The one is the complement of the other; while Psalms 111:1-10. "sets forth the greatness mercy, and righteousness of God," Psalms 112:1-10. is concerned with "the reflection of these in the happiness, beneficence, and righteousness of God's servants" (Kay). The two together seem to have been in tended to form an introduction to the "Hallel," or chant sung at the Passover, at Pentecost, and at the Feast of Tabernacles, which consisted of Psalm 113-118.

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