< 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 ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and [in] the congregation.
2 The LORD's works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
The works of the LORD [are] great, sought out by all them that have pleasure in them.
3 His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
His work [is] honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD [is] gracious and full of compassion.
5 He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
He hath given food to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
He hath shown his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
7 The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
The works of his hands [are] verity and judgment; all his commandments [are] sure.
8 They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
They stand fast for ever and ever, [and 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.
He sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend [is] his name.
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 fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever.