Psalms 111

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

Alleluia. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

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, sought out according to all his will.

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

His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honour: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.

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

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

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

He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant 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 declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.

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

The works of his hands are truth and judgement: all his commandments are sure:

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

established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

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

He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful is his name.

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 beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.