Psalms 111

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

Alleluia. I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the just and in the congregation.

2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

Great are the works of the Lord, exquisite in all his intentions.

3 His work is honour and majesty: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Confession and magnificence are his work. And his justice remains from age to age.

4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

He has created a memorial to his wonders; he is a merciful and compassionate Lord.

5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

He has given food to those who fear him. He will be mindful of his covenant in every age.

6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

He will announce the virtue of his works to his people,

7 The works of his hands are truth and judgment; all his precepts are sure.

so that he may give them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and judgment.

8 They are established for ever and ever, they are done in truth and uprightness.

All his commands are faithful: confirmed from age to age, created in truth and fairness.

9 He hath sent redemption unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

He has sent redemption upon his people. He has commanded his covenant for all eternity. Holy and terrible is his name.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter: his praise endureth for ever.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding is for all who do it. His praise remains from age to age.