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 assembled congregation of his people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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