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.

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

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

The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

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

His work is honour and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

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

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.

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 always remembers his covenant.

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

He has shown 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 forever 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 has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

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. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!