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.

Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart in the congregation of the faithful.

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

All the wonderful things the Lord has done are studied by everyone who loves them.

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

His majesty and honor are revealed by what he does; his goodness lasts forever.

4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD 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 food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

He feeds those who respect him; he always remembers the agreement he made.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the 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 truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

Everything he does can be depended on, and is right; all his commandments are trustworthy.

8 They are established forever and ever. They are done 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 ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome.

He delivered his people. He commanded that his agreement would continue forever. How holy and awesome is his reputation!

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.

The beginning of wisdom is honoring the Lord. Those who follow what he says do well. He is to be praised forever!