Psalms 111

1 Praise Yahweh. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart in the assembly of the upright, in their gathering.

Alleluia. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

2 The works of Yahweh are great, eagerly awaited by all those who desire them.

The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will.

3 His work is majestic and glorious, and his righteousness endures forever.

His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honor: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.

4 He does wonderful things that will be remembered; Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

5 He gives food to his faithful followers. He will always call to mind his covenant.

He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.

6 He showed his powerful works to his people in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.

7 The works of his hands are trustworthy and just; all his instructions are reliable.

The works of his hands are truth and judgment: all his commandments are sure:

8 They are established forever, to be observed faithfully and properly.

established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

9 He gave victory to his people; he ordained his covenant forever; holy and awesome is his name.

He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful is his name.

10 To honor Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. His praise endures forever.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.