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 assembled congregation of his people.

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

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

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

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

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

For his marvelous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

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

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

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

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

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

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

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

They are established for ever and ever, executed with truth and uprightness.

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

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

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 those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.