< 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 the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart in the congregation of the faithful.
2 Great [are] the works of YHWH, Sought out by all desiring them.
All the wonderful things the Lord has done are studied by everyone who loves them.
3 Splendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness is standing forever.
His majesty and honor are revealed by what he does; his goodness lasts forever.
4 He has made a memorial of His wonders, YHWH [is] gracious and merciful.
He wants the wonderful things he has done to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and kind.
5 He has given prey to those fearing Him, He remembers His covenant for all time.
He feeds those who respect him; he always remembers the agreement he made.
6 He has declared the power of His works to His people, To give to them the inheritance of nations.
He demonstrated to his people the powerful things he could do by giving them the lands of other nations.
7 The works of His hands [are] true and just, All His appointments [are] steadfast.
Everything he does can be depended on, and is right; all his commandments are trustworthy.
8 They are sustained forever and for all time. They are made in truth and uprightness.
They remain rock-solid forever. He was true and right in saying what should be done.
9 He has sent redemption to His people, He has appointed His covenant for all time, His Name [is] holy and fearful.
He delivered his people. He commanded that his agreement would continue forever. How holy and awesome is his reputation!
10 The fear of YHWH [is] the beginning of wisdom, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise [is] standing forever!
The beginning of wisdom is honoring the Lord. Those who follow what he says do well. He is to be praised forever!