Psalms 111

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

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

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

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

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

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

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

For his marvelous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

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

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

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

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

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

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

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

They are established for ever and ever, executed with truth and uprightness.

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

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

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 those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.