< Psalms 111 >
1 Praise ye Yah! I will give thanks unto Yahweh, with a whole heart, in the circle of the upright and the assembly.
Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks to Jehovah with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of Yahweh, sought out, by all who find pleasure therein.
The works of Jehovah are great, sought out by all those who have pleasure in it.
3 Honourable and majestic, is his doing, and, his righteousness, standeth for aye.
His work is honor and majesty, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 A memorial, hath he made by his wonders, Gracious and compassionate, is Yahweh.
He has made his wonderful works to be remembered. Jehovah is gracious and merciful.
5 Food, hath he given to them who revere him, He will remember, age-abidingly, his covenant.
He has given food to those who fear him. He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
6 The might of his works, hath he declared to his people, that he may give them the inheritance of the nations.
He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 The works of his hands, are faithful and just, Firm are all his precepts;
The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
8 Upheld to futurity, to times age-abiding, done in faithfulness and equity.
They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
9 Ransom, hath he sent to his people, He hath commanded, to times age-abiding, his covenant, Holy and reverend, is his Name.
He has sent redemption to his people. He has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name.
10 The beginning of wisdom, is the reverence of Yahweh, Good discretion, have all that do them, His praise, endureth for aye.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.