Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65], at sacred-texts.com
Psalms 111:2
psa 111:2
Sought - Diligently meditated upon.
Psalms 111:3
psa 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.
Psalms 111:4
psa 111:4
Remembered - By their own nature, and the lasting benefits flowing from them, which are such as cannot easily be forgotten.
Psalms 111:5
psa 111:5
Meat - All necessary provisions for their being and well - being.
Psalms 111:7
psa 111:7
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.
Psalms 111:8
psa 111:8
Done - Constituted or ordered.
Psalms 111:9
psa 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.
Psalms 111:10
psa 111:10
The fear - True religion. Beginning - Is the only foundation of, and introduction to, true wisdom.