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 Yahweh. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart in the assembly of the upright, in their gathering.

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

The works of Yahweh are great, eagerly awaited by all those who desire them.

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

His work is majestic and glorious, and his righteousness endures forever.

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

He does wonderful things that will be remembered; Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

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

He gives food to his faithful followers. He will always call to mind his covenant.

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

He showed his powerful works to his people in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

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

The works of his hands are trustworthy and just; all his instructions are reliable.

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

They are established forever, to be observed faithfully and properly.

9 He has sent redemption to His people, He has appointed His covenant for all time, His Name [is] holy and fearful.

He gave victory to his people; he ordained his covenant forever; holy and awesome is his name.

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

To honor Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. His praise endures forever.