< Psalms 111 >
1 Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
你們要讚美耶和華! 我要在正直人的大會中,並公會中, 一心稱謝耶和華。
2 The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
耶和華的作為本為大; 凡喜愛的都必考察。
3 His work is honor and majesty; And his righteousness endureth for ever.
他所行的是尊榮和威嚴; 他的公義存到永遠。
4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.
他行了奇事,使人記念; 耶和華有恩惠,有憐憫。
5 He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
他賜糧食給敬畏他的人; 他必永遠記念他的約。
6 He hath showed his people the power of his works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.
他向百姓顯出大能的作為, 把外邦的地賜給他們為業。
7 The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.
他手所行的是誠實公平; 他的訓詞都是確實的,
8 They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.
是永永遠遠堅定的, 是按誠實正直設立的。
9 He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.
他向百姓施行救贖, 命定他的約,直到永遠; 他的名聖而可畏。
10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: His praise endureth for ever.
敬畏耶和華是智慧的開端; 凡遵行他命令的是聰明人。 耶和華是永遠當讚美的!