Salme 111

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

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD 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 LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

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

His work is honour and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

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

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD 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 always remembers 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 ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

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. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!