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.

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

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

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

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

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

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

For his marvellous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

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

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

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

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

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

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

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

They are established for ever and ever, executed with truth and uprightness.

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

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

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 those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.