Psalms 111

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

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

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

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

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

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

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

For his marvelous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

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

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

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

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

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

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

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

They are established for ever and ever, executed with 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.

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

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 those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.