< Psalms 111 >
1 Praise Yah. I will praise Yhwh with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
Hallelujah. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 The works of Yhwh are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have delight therein.
3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
His work is glory and majesty; and His righteousness endureth for ever.
4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Yhwh is gracious and full of compassion.
He hath made a memorial for His wonderful works; the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
He hath given food unto them that fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
He hath declared to His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are sure.
8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
They are established for ever and ever, they are done in truth and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
He hath sent redemption unto His people; He hath commanded His covenant for ever; Holy and awful is His name.
10 The fear of Yhwh is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter; His praise endureth for ever.