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.
Praise Yahweh! I will thank Yahweh with my entire inner being, every time I am with a large group of godly/righteous people.
2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have delight therein.
The things that Yahweh has done are wonderful! All those who are delighted/pleased with those things desire to (study/think about) them.
3 His work is glory and majesty; and His righteousness endureth for ever.
[Because of everything] that he does, people greatly honor him and respect him because he is a great king; the righteous/just things that he does will endure forever.
4 He hath made a memorial for His wonderful works; the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
He has [appointed/established festivals in which] we remember the wonderful things that he has done; Yahweh [always] is kind and merciful.
5 He hath given food unto them that fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
He provides food for those who revere him; he never forgets the agreement that he made [with our ancestors].
6 He hath declared to His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
By enabling his people to capture the lands that belonged to other people-groups, he has shown to [us], his people, that he is very powerful.
7 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are sure.
He [MTY] faithfully [does what he has promised] and always does what is just/fair, and we can depend on him [to help us] when he commands us to do things.
8 They are established for ever and ever, they are done in truth and uprightness.
What he commands must be obeyed forever; and he acted in a true and righteous manner when he gave us those commands.
9 He hath sent redemption unto His people; He hath commanded His covenant for ever; Holy and awful is His name.
He rescued [us], his people, [from being slaves in Egypt], and he made an agreement [with us] that will last forever. He [MTY] is holy and awesome!
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.
Revering Yahweh is the way to become wise. All those who obey [his commands] will know what is good [for them to decide to do]. We should praise him forever!
