Psalms 111

1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just: and in the congregation.

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 the Lord: sought out according to all his wills.

The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

3 His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

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

4 He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.

5 He hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever of his covenant:

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

6 He will shew forth to his people the power of his works.

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

7 That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

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

8 All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.

They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

9 He hath sent redemption to 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 the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and 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!