Psalms 111

1 Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks to Jehovah with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

2 The works of Jehovah are great, sought out by all those who have pleasure in it.

Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

3 His work is honor and majesty, and his righteousness endures forever.

Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

4 He has made his wonderful works to be remembered. Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

5 He has given food to those who fear him. He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

8 They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.

9 He has sent redemption to his people. He has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name.

He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!