Psalms 111

1 Praise all of you the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly 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 pleasure therein.

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

3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endures for ever.

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

4 He has made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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

5 He has 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 has showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

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

7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

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

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

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

9 He sent redemption unto his people: he has commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend 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 his commandments: his praise endures 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.