psalm 111 chiastic structure

Read Psalm 111 at Bible Gateway.

1a) Psa 111:1a, Praise the Lord! {n}

1b) Psa 111:1b-2, Praise / works of the Lord studied:

1) Psa 111:1b, I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation;
2) Psa 111:2, The works of the Lord are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them;

1c) Psa 111:3-5, His works / His righteousness / His provision / His covenant:

1) Psa 111:3-4, The excellency of His works/ righteousness:

3 His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever;
4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and full of compassion;

2) Psa 111:5a, He has given food to those who fear Him;
3) Psa 111:5b, He will ever be mindful of His covenant;

central axis) Psa 111:6, He has declared to His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations;

2c) Psa 111:7-9a, His works / His precepts / His redemption / His covenant:

1) Psa 111:7-8, The excellency of His works + precepts:

7 The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure;
8 They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness;

2) Psa 111:9a, He has sent redemption to His people;
3) Psa 111:9b, He has commanded His covenant forever;{n}

2b) Psa 111:9c-10a, Praise / fear of the Lord is wisdom + understanding:

1) Psa 111:9c, Holy and awesome is His name;
2) Psa 111:10a, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;{n}

2a) Psa 111:10b, His praise endures forever. {p}