Psalms 111

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

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just: and in the congregation.

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

Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills.

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

His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

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

He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:

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

He hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever of his covenant:

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

He will shew forth to his people the power of his works.

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

That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

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

All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.

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

He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name:

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

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.