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 give thanks to the 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 LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

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

His work is honour and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

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 gracious and merciful.

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 always remembers his covenant.

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

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

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

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

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

They are established forever and ever. They are 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 has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

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. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!