Psalms 111

1 Praise the LORD. I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

א Halleluyah ·praise Yah·! I will yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai with my whole heart, בּ in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 The LORD's works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

גּ Adonai’s works are great, דּ pondered by all those who delight in them.

3 His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

ה His work is honor and majesty. ו His righteousness endures forever.

4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.

ז He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. ח Adonai is gracious and merciful.

5 He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

ט He has given food to those who fear him. י He always remembers his covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties·.

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

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

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

מ The works of his hands are truth and mishpat ·justice·. נ All his precepts are sure.

8 They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

ס They are established forever and ever. ע They are done in truth and uprightness.

9 He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome.

פּ He has sent redemption to his people. צ He has enjoined his covenant forever. ק His name is holy and awesome!

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

ר The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. שׂ All those who do his work have a good understanding. תּ His tehilah ·praise song· endures forever!