Psalms 111

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

Praise Yahweh. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart in the assembly of the upright, in their gathering.

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

The works of Yahweh are great, eagerly awaited by all those who desire them.

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

His work is majestic and glorious, and his righteousness endures forever.

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

He does wonderful things that will be remembered; Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

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

He gives food to his faithful followers. He will always call to mind 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 powerful works to his people in giving them the inheritance 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 trustworthy and just; all his instructions are reliable.

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

They are established forever, to be observed faithfully and properly.

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

He gave victory to his people; he ordained his covenant forever; holy and awesome 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!

To honor Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. His praise endures forever.