< Psalms 111 >

1 Alleluia. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.
Let the Lord be praised. I will give praise to the Lord with all my heart, among the upright, and in the meeting of the people.
2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will.
The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.
3 His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honor: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.
His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.
4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.
Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.
5 He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.
He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
6 He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.
He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are truth and judgment: all his commandments are sure:
The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.
8 established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.
They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.
9 He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful is his name.
He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.
The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.

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