1. Psalms 111 & 112

2. Both are acrostic poems using the Hebrew alphabet. Both start with the phrase “Praise the Lord,” which means hallelujah in Hebrew. Both consist of 20 lines and are arranged in 10 verses Both complement each other because Psalm 111 is about greatness of God, and Psalm 112 is about the greatness and blessedness of the man who has the right attitude toward God. Both are acrostic poems using the Hebrew alphabet. Both start with the phrase “Praise the Lord,” which means hallelujah in Hebrew. Both consist of 20 lines and are arranged in 10 verses Both complement each other because Psalm 111 is about greatness of God, and Psalm 112 is about the greatness and blessedness of the man who has the right attitude toward God.

3. Psalm 111:1 Praise the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.

4. 1 Corinthians 12:12 For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body -- whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free -- and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For in fact the body is not one member but many.

5. Psalm 111:2 The works of the LORD are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them. 3 His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever.

6. Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,

7. Psalm 8:3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?

8. Psalm 111:4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

9. Psalm 111:5 He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. 6 He has declared to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

10. Psalm 111:7 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.

11. Psalm 111:9 He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever: Holy and awesome is His name. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.

12. Romans 14:11 For it is written: "As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God." 12 So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

13. Psalm 112:1 Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments. 2 His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever.

14. Psalm 112:4 Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. ESV Psalm 112:4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; Psalm 112:4 Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. ESV Psalm 112:4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;

15. Psalm 112: 5 A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

16. Luke 6:33 "And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 "And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. 35 "But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. 36 "Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

17. Psalm 112: 5 A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

18. Psalm 112:7 He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. 8 His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

19. Psalm 112:9 He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor. 10 The wicked will see it and be grieved; He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish.