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 give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart in the assembly of the upright, in their gathering.

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

The works of Yahweh are great, eagerly awaited by all those who desire them.

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

His work is majestic and glorious, and his righteousness endures forever.

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

He does wonderful things that will be remembered; Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

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

He gives food to his faithful followers. He will always call to mind his covenant.

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

He showed his powerful works to his people in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

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

The works of his hands are trustworthy and just; all his instructions are reliable.

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

They are established forever, to be observed faithfully and properly.

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

He gave victory to his people; he ordained his covenant forever; holy and awesome 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.

To honor Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. His praise endures forever.