Psalms 111

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

Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh 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.

Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

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

His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

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

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

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

He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

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

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

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

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

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

They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

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

He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

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 Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!