Psalms 111

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

Praise ye the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the righteous, and in the congregation.

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

The works of the LORD are great, Sought out by all who have pleasure in them.

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

His deeds are honorable and glorious, 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 established a memorial of his wonders; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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

He giveth meat to them that fear him; He is ever mindful of his covenant.

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

He showed his people the greatness of his works, When he gave them the inheritance of the heathen.

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

The deeds of his hands are truth and justice; All his commandments are sure;

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

They stand firm for ever and ever, Being founded in truth and justice.

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

He sent redemption to his people; He established his covenant for ever; Holy, and to be had in reverence, 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 fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they who keep his commandments; His praise endureth for ever.