Psalms 111

1 Praise YAH! [ALEPH-BET] I thank YHWH with the whole heart, In the secret meeting of the upright, And of the congregation.

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

2 Great [are] the works of YHWH, Sought out by all desiring them.

The works of Jehovah are great, sought out by all those who have pleasure in it.

3 Splendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness is standing forever.

His work is honor and majesty, and his righteousness endures forever.

4 He has made a memorial of His wonders, YHWH [is] gracious and merciful.

He has made his wonderful works to be remembered. Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

5 He has given prey to those fearing Him, He remembers His covenant for all time.

He has given food to those who fear him. He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6 He has declared the power of His works to His people, To give to them the inheritance 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] true and just, All His appointments [are] steadfast.

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

8 They are sustained forever and for all time. They are made in truth and uprightness.

They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

9 He has sent redemption to His people, He has appointed His covenant for all time, His Name [is] holy and fearful.

He has sent redemption to his people. He has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name.

10 The fear of YHWH [is] the beginning of wisdom, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise [is] standing forever!

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.