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 give thanks unto 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 works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
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 honour and majesty: 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 made his wonderful works to be remembered: 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 hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be 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 hath shewed 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 judgment; 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 for ever 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 hath sent redemption unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend 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 that do thereafter: his praise endureth for ever.
