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 confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the just and in the congregation.

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

Great are the works of the Lord, exquisite in all his intentions.

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

Confession and magnificence are his work. And his justice remains from age to age.

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

He has created a memorial to his wonders; he is a merciful and compassionate Lord.

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 be mindful of his covenant in every age.

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

He will announce the virtue of his works to his people,

7 The works of His hands [are] true and just, All His appointments [are] steadfast.

so that he may give them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and judgment.

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

All his commands are faithful: confirmed from age to age, created in truth and fairness.

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 upon his people. He has commanded his covenant for all eternity. Holy and terrible 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. A good understanding is for all who do it. His praise remains from age to age.