Psalms 111

1 Praise ye the Lord. I will prayse the Lord with my whole heart in the assemblie and Congregation of the iust.

Let the Lord be praised. I will give praise to the Lord with all my heart, among the upright, and in the meeting of the people.

2 The workes of the Lord are great, and ought to be sought out of al them that loue them.

The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.

3 His worke is beautifull and glorious, and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.

His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.

4 He hath made his wonderfull workes to be had in remembrance: the Lord is mercifull and full of compassion.

Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.

5 He hath giuen a portion vnto them that feare him: he wil euer be mindfull of his couenant.

He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.

6 He hath shewed to his people the power of his workes in giuing vnto them the heritage of the heathen.

He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 The workes of his handes are trueth and iudgement: all his statutes are true.

The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.

8 They are stablished for euer and euer, and are done in trueth and equitie.

They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.

9 He sent redemption vnto his people: he hath commanded his couenant for euer: holy and fearefull is his Name.

He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.

10 The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord: all they that obserue them, haue good vnderstanding: his praise endureth for euer.

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.