< Psalms 111 >
1 Alleluia. I will give thee thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.
你们要赞美耶和华! 我要在正直人的大会中,并公会中, 一心称谢耶和华。
2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will.
耶和华的作为本为大; 凡喜爱的都必考察。
3 His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honour: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.
他所行的是尊荣和威严; 他的公义存到永远。
4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.
他行了奇事,使人记念; 耶和华有恩惠,有怜悯。
5 He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.
他赐粮食给敬畏他的人; 他必永远记念他的约。
6 He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.
他向百姓显出大能的作为, 把外邦的地赐给他们为业。
7 The works of his hands are truth and judgment: all his commandments are sure:
他手所行的是诚实公平; 他的训词都是确实的,
8 established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.
是永永远远坚定的, 是按诚实正直设立的。
9 He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful is his name.
他向百姓施行救赎, 命定他的约,直到永远; 他的名圣而可畏。
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.
敬畏耶和华是智慧的开端; 凡遵行他命令的是聪明人。 耶和华是永远当赞美的!