Psalms 111

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

Praise Yahweh. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart in the assembly of the upright, in their gathering.

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

The works of Yahweh are great, eagerly awaited by all those who desire them.

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

His work is majestic and glorious, and his righteousness endures forever.

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

He does wonderful things that will be remembered; Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

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

He gives food to his faithful followers. He will always call to mind his covenant.

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

He showed his powerful works to his people in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

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

The works of his hands are trustworthy and just; all his instructions are reliable.

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

They are established forever, to be observed faithfully and properly.

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

He gave victory to his people; he ordained his covenant forever; holy and awesome 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.

To honor Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. His praise endures forever.