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.

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all [my] 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.

Great are the works of the Lord, they are sought for [by them] in all their desires.

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

Glorious and majestic is his doing, and his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

He hath made a memorial for his wonderful works: gracious and merciful is the Lord.

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

He hath given sustenance unto those that fear him: he will for ever be mindful of his covenant.

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

The power of his works hath he told unto his people, that he might give them the heritage of nations.

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

The works of his hands are truth and justice: faultless are all his precepts.

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

They are well supported for ever and eternally: they are framed in truth and uprightness.

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

Redemption hath he sent unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and to be feared 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 beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; a good understanding have all that fulfill [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever.