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.

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

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

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

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

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

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

For his marvellous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

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

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

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

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

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

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

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

They are established for ever and ever, executed with 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.

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

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 those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.