Psalms 111

1 Let the Lord be praised. I will give praise to the Lord with all my heart, among the upright, and in the meeting of the people.

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

2 The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.

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

3 His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.

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

4 Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.

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

5 He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.

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

6 He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage of the nations.

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

7 The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.

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

8 They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.

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

9 He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.

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

10 The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.

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