< 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.