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.

Hallelujah. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

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

The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have delight therein.

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

His work is glory and majesty; and His righteousness endureth for ever.

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

He hath made a memorial for His wonderful works; the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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

He hath given food unto them that fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.

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

He hath declared to His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

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

The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are sure.

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

They are established for ever and ever, they are done in truth and uprightness.

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 unto His people; He hath commanded His covenant for ever; Holy and awful 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 have all they that do thereafter; His praise endureth for ever.