< Psalms 111 >

1 Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all [my] heart, in the council 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 Great are the works of the Lord, they are sought for [by them] in all their desires.
The LORD's works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
3 Glorious and majestic is his doing, and his righteousness endureth for ever.
His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
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 gracious and merciful.
5 He hath given sustenance unto those that fear him: he will for ever be mindful of his covenant.
He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
6 The power of his works hath he told unto his people, that he might give them the heritage of nations.
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 truth and justice: faultless are all his precepts.
The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
8 They are well supported for ever and eternally: they are framed in truth and uprightness.
They are established forever and ever. They are 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 has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome.
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. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

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