Salme 111

1 Halleluja! jeg takker HERREN af hele mit Hjerte i Oprigtiges Kreds og Menighed!

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

2 Store er HERRENS Gerninger, gennemtænkte til Bunds.

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

3 Hans Værk er Højhed og Herlighed, hans Retfærd bliver til evig Tid.

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

4 Han har sørget for, at hans Undere mindes, naadig og barmhjertig er HERREN.

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

5 Dem, der frygter ham, giver han Føde, han kommer for evigt sin Pagt i Hu.

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

6 Han viste sit Folk sine vældige Gerninger, da han gav dem Folkenes Eje.

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

7 Hans Hænders Værk er Sandhed og Ret, man kan lide paa alle hans Bud;

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

8 de staar i al Evighed fast, udført i Sandhed og Retsind.

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

9 Han sendte sit Folk Udløsning, stifted sin Pagt for evigt. Helligt og frygteligt er hans Navn.

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

10 HERRENS Frygt er Visdoms Begyndelse; forstandig er hver, som øver den. Evigt varer hans Pris!

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