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 the LORD! I will give thanks to 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 LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

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

His work is honor and majesty. 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 has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.

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

He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

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

He has shown 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 justice. All his precepts are sure.

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

They are established forever 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 has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

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. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!