Psalms 111

1 Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart in the congregation of the faithful.

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all [my] heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

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

Great are the works of the Lord, they are sought for [by them] in all their desires.

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

Glorious and majestic is his doing, and his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

He hath made a memorial for his wonderful works: gracious and merciful is the Lord.

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

He hath given sustenance unto those that fear him: he will for ever be mindful of his covenant.

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

The power of his works hath he told unto his people, that he might give them the heritage of nations.

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

The works of his hands are truth and justice: faultless are all his precepts.

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

They are well supported for ever and eternally: they are framed in truth and uprightness.

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

Redemption hath he sent unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and to be feared is his name.

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

The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; a good understanding have all that fulfill [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever.