Psalms 111

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

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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