Psalms 111

1 Hallelujah. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

Let the Lord be praised. I will give praise to the Lord with all my heart, among the upright, and in the meeting of the people.

2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have delight therein.

The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.

3 His work is glory and majesty; and His righteousness endureth for ever.

His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.

4 He hath made a memorial for His wonderful works; the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.

5 He hath given food unto them that fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.

He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.

6 He hath declared to His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are sure.

The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.

8 They are established for ever and ever, they are done in truth and uprightness.

They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.

9 He hath sent redemption unto His people; He hath commanded His covenant for ever; Holy and awful is His name.

He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter; His praise endureth for ever.

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.