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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He gives food to his faithful followers. He will always call to mind his covenant.

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

He showed his powerful works to his people in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

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

The works of his hands are trustworthy and just; all his instructions are reliable.

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

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

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

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

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