Psalms 111 — John Wesley
111:1
Drink - He shall have a large portion of afflictions, while he is in the way or course of his life, before he comes to that honour of sitting at his father's right - hand. Waters in scripture frequently signify sufferings. To drink of them, signifies to feel or bear them. Therefore - He shall be exalted to great glory and felicity.
111:2
Sought - Diligently meditated upon.
111:3
Work - Either all his works, or that eminent branch of those works, his providence towards his people. Righteousness - His justice or faithfulness in performing his word.
111:4
Remembered - By their own nature, and the lasting benefits flowing from them, which are such as cannot easily be forgotten.
111:5
Meat - All necessary provisions for their being and well - being.
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The works - All that he doth on the behalf of his people, or against their enemies. Truth - Are exactly agreeable to his promises, and to justice. Commandments - His laws given to the Israelites, especially the moral law. Sure - Constant and unchangeable.
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Done - Constituted or ordered.
111:9
Redemption - The deliverance out of Egypt, which was a type of that higher redemption by Christ. Commanded - Appointed, or established firmly by his power and authority. For ever - Through all successive generations of his people to the end of the world. Reverend - Terrible to his enemies, venerable in his peoples eyes, and holy in all his dealings with all men.
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The fear - True religion. Beginning - Is the only foundation of, and introduction to, true wisdom.