Psalms 111

1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

Alleluia. I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the just and in the congregation.

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

Great are the works of the Lord, exquisite in all his intentions.

3 His work [is] honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Confession and magnificence are his work. And his justice remains from age to age.

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

He has created a memorial to his wonders; he is a merciful and compassionate Lord.

5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

He has given food to those who fear him. He will be mindful of his covenant in every age.

6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

He will announce the virtue of his works to his people,

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

so that he may give them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and judgment.

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

All his commands are faithful: confirmed from age to age, created in truth and fairness.

9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend [is] his name.

He has sent redemption upon his people. He has commanded his covenant for all eternity. Holy and terrible is his name.

10 The fear of the LORD [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 is for all who do it. His praise remains from age to age.