Salme 111

1 Halleluja! jeg takker Herren af hele mit hjerte i oprigtiges kreds og i menighed!

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

2 Store er Herrens gerninger, gennemtænkte til bunds.

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

3 Hans værk er højhed og herlighed, hans retfærd bliver til evig tid.

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

4 Han har sørget for, at hans undere mindes, nådig og barmhjertig er Herren.

For his marvellous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 Dem, der frygter ham, giver han føde, han kommer for evigt sin pagt i hu.

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

6 Han viste sit folk sine vældige gerninger, da han gav dem folkenes eje.

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

7 Hans hænders værk er sandhed og ret, man kan lide på alle hans bud;

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

8 de står i al evighed fast, udført i sandhed og retsind.

They are established for ever and ever, executed with truth and uprightness.

9 Han sendte sit folk udløsning, stifted sin pagt for evigt. Helligt og frygteligt er hans navn.

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

10 Herrens frygt er visdoms begyndelse; forstandig er hver, som øver den. Evigt varer hans pris!

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.