Salme 111

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

Praise ye the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the righteous, and in the congregation.

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

The works of the LORD are great, Sought out by all who have pleasure in them.

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

His deeds are honorable and glorious, And his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

He hath established a memorial of his wonders; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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

He giveth meat to them that fear him; He is ever mindful of his covenant.

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

He showed his people the greatness of his works, When he gave them the inheritance of the heathen.

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

The deeds of his hands are truth and justice; All his commandments are sure;

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

They stand firm for ever and ever, Being founded in truth and justice.

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

He sent redemption to his people; He established his covenant for ever; Holy, and to be had in reverence, 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 have all they who keep his commandments; His praise endureth for ever.