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.
I will praise thee, 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: sought out according to all his wills.
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 praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.
4 He has [appointed/established festivals in which] we remember the wonderful things that he has done; Yahweh [always] is kind and merciful.
He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:
5 He provides food for those who revere him; he never forgets the agreement that he made [with our ancestors].
He hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever of 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 will shew forth to his people the power of his works.
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.
That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: 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 commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.
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 hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever. 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 to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.
