Psalms 111

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

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 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 of all them that have pleasure therein.

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

His work is honour and majesty: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: 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.

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

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

He hath shewed his people the power of his works, in 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 truth and judgment; all his precepts are sure.

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

They are established for ever and ever, they are 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 hath sent redemption unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend 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; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter: his praise endureth for ever.