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.

Halleluja! Jeg vil prise Herren av hele mitt hjerte i de opriktiges råd og i menigheten.

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

Store er Herrens gjerninger, søkt av alle dem som har lyst til dem.

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

Høihet og herlighet er hans gjerning, og hans rettferdighet står fast evindelig.

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

Han har sørget for at hans undergjerninger ihukommes; Herren er nådig og barmhjertig.

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

Han har gitt dem føde som frykter ham; han kommer sin pakt i hu evindelig.

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

Han har kunngjort sine gjerningers kraft for sitt folk idet han har gitt dem hedningers arv.

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

Hans henders gjerninger er sannhet og rett, alle hans bud er trofaste;

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

de er grunnfestet for all tid, for evighet, de er gjort i sannhet og rettvishet.

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

Han har sendt sitt folk forløsning, han har fastsatt sin pakt for evig tid; hans navn er hellig og forferdelig.

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.

Å frykte Herren er begynnelsen til visdom; god forstand har alle de som gjør derefter. Hans pris varer til evig tid.