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.

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

The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.

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

His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.

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

Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.

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

He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.

6 He has declared the power of His works to His people, To give to them the inheritance of nations.

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] true and just, All His appointments [are] steadfast.

The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.

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

They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.

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 salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.

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

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.