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.

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 YHWH, Sought out by all desiring them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

established for ever and ever, 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 sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful 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 the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.