Psalms 111

1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out by all them that have pleasure in them.

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

For his marvellous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 He hath given food to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

6 He hath shown his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

They are established for ever and ever, executed with truth and uprightness.

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

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.