Psalms 111

1 Alleluia. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will.

The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

3 His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honour: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.

His work is honour and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.

5 He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.

He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

6 He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are truth and judgement: all his commandments are sure:

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

8 established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

9 He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful is his name.

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

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.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!