Salme 111

1 Jeg vil prise Herren af ganske Hjerte i de oprigtiges Raad og i Menigheden.

Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks to Jehovah with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 Herrens Gerninger ere store, de blive søgte af alle dem, som have Lyst til dem.

The works of Jehovah are great, sought out by all those who have pleasure in it.

3 Hans Værk er Majestæt og Herlighed, og hans Retfærdighed bestaar alle Tider.

His work is honor and majesty, and his righteousness endures forever.

4 Han beskikkede en Ihukommelse om sine underfulde Gerninger; naadig og barmhjertig er Herren.

He has made his wonderful works to be remembered. Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

5 Han har givet dem Spise, som frygte ham, han kommer evindelig sin Pagt i Hu.

He has given food to those who fear him. He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6 Han har ladet sine Gerningers Kraft forkynde for sit Folk, idet han har givet dem Hedningernes Arv.

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 Hans Hænders Gerninger ere Sandhed og Ret, alle hans Befalinger ere trofaste.

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

8 De ere grundfaste altid og evindelig, de ere satte i Sandhed og Oprigtighed.

They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

9 Han sendte sit Folk Forløsning, han stiftede sin Pagt for evigt; hans Navn er helligt og forfærdeligt.

He has sent redemption to his people. He has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name.

10 Herrens Frygt er Visdoms Begyndelse, en god Klogskab hos alle dem, som gøre derefter; hans Pris bestaar altid.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.