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.

Dumisani iNkosi! Ngizayibonga iNkosi ngenhliziyo yonke, emhlanganweni wabaqotho lebandleni.

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

Mikhulu imisebenzi yeNkosi, idingwa yilabo abathokoza ngayo.

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

Ulodumo lenkazimulo umsebenzi wayo, lokulunga kwayo kumi kuze kube nininini.

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

Yenzile izimangaliso zayo zikhunjulwe; iNkosi ilomusa lesihawu.

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

Iyabapha ukudla labo abayesabayo; iyakhumbula kuze kube phakade isivumelwano sayo.

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

Yazisile abantu bayo amandla emisebenzi yayo, ngokubanika ilifa lezizwe.

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

Imisebenzi yezandla zayo iliqiniso lokwehlulela; imithetho yayo yonke iqinisekile.

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

Isekelwe kuze kube phakade laphakade, yenziwa ngeqiniso langobuqotho.

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

Yathumela uhlengo ebantwini bayo; ilaye isivumelwano sayo kuze kube nininini; lingcwele liyesabeka ibizo layo.

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.

Ukuyesaba iNkosi kuyikuqala kokuhlakanipha; balokuqedisisa okuhle bonke abayenzayo imilayo. Indumiso yayo imi kuze kube nininini.