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.

Alleluia. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

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

The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will.

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

His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honor: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.

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

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

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

He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.

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

He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.

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

The works of his hands are truth and judgment: all his commandments are sure:

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

established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

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

He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful 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, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.