< Psalms 111 >

1 Praise ye the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the righteous, and in 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 The works of the LORD are great, Sought out by all who have pleasure in them.

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

3 His deeds are honorable and glorious, And his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

4 He hath established a memorial of his wonders; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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

5 He giveth meat to them that fear him; He is ever mindful of his covenant.

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

6 He showed his people the greatness of his works, When he gave them the inheritance of the heathen.

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

7 The deeds of his hands are truth and justice; All his commandments are sure;

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

8 They stand firm for ever and ever, Being founded in truth and justice.

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

9 He sent redemption to his people; He established his covenant for ever; Holy, and to be had in reverence, is his name.

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

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they who keep his commandments; His praise endureth for ever.

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