Psalms 111

1 Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all [my] heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

Alleluia. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

2 Great are the works of the Lord, they are sought for [by them] in all their desires.

The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will.

3 Glorious and majestic is his doing, and his righteousness endureth for ever.

His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honour: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.

4 He hath made a memorial for his wonderful works: gracious and merciful is the Lord.

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

5 He hath given sustenance unto those that fear him: he will for ever be mindful of his covenant.

He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.

6 The power of his works hath he told unto his people, that he might give them the heritage of nations.

He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.

7 The works of his hands are truth and justice: faultless are all his precepts.

The works of his hands are truth and judgement: all his commandments are sure:

8 They are well supported for ever and eternally: they are framed in truth and uprightness.

established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

9 Redemption hath he sent unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and to be feared is his name.

He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful is his name.

10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; a good understanding have all that fulfill [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever.

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.