Salme 111

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

Praise Yahweh. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart in the assembly of the upright, in their gathering.

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

The works of Yahweh are great, eagerly awaited by all those who desire them.

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

His work is majestic and glorious, and his righteousness endures forever.

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

He does wonderful things that will be remembered; Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

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

He gives food to his faithful followers. He will always call to mind his covenant.

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

He showed his powerful works to his people in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

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

The works of his hands are trustworthy and just; all his instructions are reliable.

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

They are established forever, to be observed faithfully and properly.

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

He gave victory to his people; he ordained his covenant forever; holy and awesome is his name.

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

To honor Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. His praise endures forever.