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 ye the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the righteous, 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 works of the LORD are great, Sought out by all who have pleasure 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 deeds are honorable and glorious, And his righteousness endureth for 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 established a memorial of his wonders; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He provides food for those who revere him; he never forgets the agreement that he made [with our ancestors].
He giveth meat to them that fear him; He is ever mindful 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 showed his people the greatness of his works, When he gave them the inheritance of the heathen.
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 deeds of his hands are truth and justice; All his commandments 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 stand firm for ever and ever, Being founded in truth and justice.
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 sent redemption to his people; He established his covenant for ever; Holy, and to be had in reverence, 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 have all they who keep his commandments; His praise endureth for ever.
