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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 will be mindful of his covenant in every age.

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 will announce the virtue of his works to his people,

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.

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

8 What he commands must be obeyed forever; and he acted in a true and righteous manner when he gave us those commands.

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

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

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. A good understanding is for all who do it. His praise remains from age to age.