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.

Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart in the congregation of the faithful.

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

All the wonderful things the Lord has done are studied by everyone who loves them.

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

His majesty and honor are revealed by what he does; his goodness lasts forever.

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

He wants the wonderful things he has done to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and kind.

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

He feeds those who respect him; he always remembers the agreement he made.

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

He demonstrated to his people the powerful things he could do by giving them the lands of other nations.

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

Everything he does can be depended on, and is right; all his commandments are trustworthy.

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

They remain rock-solid forever. He was true and right in saying what should be done.

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 delivered his people. He commanded that his agreement would continue forever. How holy and awesome is his reputation!

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 beginning of wisdom is honoring the Lord. Those who follow what he says do well. He is to be praised forever!