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 thank the Lord with all my heart in the congregation of the faithful.

2 Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills.

All the wonderful things the Lord has done are studied by everyone who loves them.

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

His majesty and honor are revealed by what he does; his goodness lasts forever.

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

He wants the wonderful things he has done to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and kind.

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

He feeds those who respect him; he always remembers the agreement he made.

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

He demonstrated to his people the powerful things he could do by giving them the lands of other nations.

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

Everything he does can be depended on, and is right; all his commandments are trustworthy.

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

They remain rock-solid forever. He was true and right in saying what should be done.

9 He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name:

He delivered his people. He commanded that his agreement would continue forever. How holy and awesome is his reputation!

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 beginning of wisdom is honoring the Lord. Those who follow what he says do well. He is to be praised forever!