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 give thanks unto the LORD with my whole 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.

The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

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

His work is honour and majesty: 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 his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will 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.

He hath shewed his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the 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 judgment; all his precepts are 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, they are done in truth and uprightness.

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

He hath sent redemption unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend 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 that do thereafter: his praise endureth for ever.