Psalms 111

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

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the 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 LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

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

His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

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 gracious and merciful.

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

He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

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

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

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

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

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

They are established forever and ever. They are 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 has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

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. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!