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.

Alleluia. I will give thee thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

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

The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will.

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

His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honour: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.

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

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

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

He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.

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

He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.

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

The works of his hands are truth and judgment: all his commandments are sure:

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

established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

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

He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful is his name.

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 beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.