< 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 thank the Lord with all [my] heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
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 sought for [by them] in all their desires.
3 His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.
Glorious and majestic is his doing, and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.
He hath made a memorial for his wonderful works: gracious and merciful is the Lord.
5 He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
He hath given sustenance unto those that fear him: he will for ever be mindful of his covenant.
6 He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage 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 faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.
The works of his hands are truth and justice: faultless are all his precepts.
8 They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.
They are well supported for ever and eternally: they are framed 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.
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 best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; a good understanding have all that fulfill [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever.