Psalms 111

1 Alleluia. I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the just and in the congregation.

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just: and in the congregation.

2 Great are the works of the Lord, exquisite in all his intentions.

Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills.

3 Confession and magnificence are his work. And his justice remains from age to age.

His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

4 He has created a memorial to his wonders; he is a merciful and compassionate Lord.

He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:

5 He has given food to those who fear him. He will be mindful of his covenant in every age.

He hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever of his covenant:

6 He will announce the virtue of his works to his people,

He will shew forth to his people the power of his works.

7 so that he may give them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and judgment.

That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

8 All his commands are faithful: confirmed from age to age, created in truth and fairness.

All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.

9 He has sent redemption upon his people. He has commanded his covenant for all eternity. Holy and terrible is his name.

He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name:

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding is for all who do it. His praise remains from age to age.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.