Psalms 111
1 Praise Yahweh! I will thank Yahweh with my entire inner being, every time I am with a large group of godly/righteous people.
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 things that Yahweh has done are wonderful! All those who are delighted/pleased with those things desire to (study/think about) them.
The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
3 [Because of everything] that he does, people greatly honor him and respect him because he is a great king; the righteous/just things that he does will endure forever.
His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
4 He has [appointed/established festivals in which] we remember the wonderful things that he has done; Yahweh [always] is kind and merciful.
He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.
5 He provides food for those who revere him; he never forgets the agreement that he made [with our ancestors].
He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
6 By enabling his people to capture the lands that belonged to other people-groups, he has shown to [us], his people, that he is very powerful.
He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 He [MTY] faithfully [does what he has promised] and always does what is just/fair, and we can depend on him [to help us] when he commands us to do things.
The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
8 What he commands must be obeyed forever; and he acted in a true and righteous manner when he gave us those commands.
They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
9 He rescued [us], his people, [from being slaves in Egypt], and he made an agreement [with us] that will last forever. He [MTY] is holy and awesome!
He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!
10 Revering Yahweh is the way to become wise. All those who obey [his commands] will know what is good [for them to decide to do]. We should praise him forever!
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
