Psalms 111

1 Hallelujah! I will celebrate Jehovah with [my] whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the assembly.

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

2 Great are the works of Jehovah; sought out of all that delight in them.

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

3 His work is majesty and splendour, and his righteousness abideth for ever.

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

4 He hath made his wonders to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

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

5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.

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

6 He hath shewn his people the power of his works, to give them the heritage of the nations.

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

7 The works of his hands are truth and judgment; all his precepts are faithful:

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

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

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

9 He sent deliverance unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and terrible is his name.

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

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever.

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.