Salme 111

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

Alleluia. I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the just and in the congregation.

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

Great are the works of the Lord, exquisite in all his intentions.

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

Confession and magnificence are his work. And his justice remains from age to age.

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

He has created a memorial to his wonders; he is a merciful and compassionate Lord.

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 be mindful of his covenant in every age.

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

He will announce the virtue of his works to his people,

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

so that he may give them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and judgment.

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

All his commands are faithful: confirmed from age to age, created in truth and fairness.

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

He has sent redemption upon his people. He has commanded his covenant for all eternity. Holy and terrible 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 the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding is for all who do it. His praise remains from age to age.