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.

א Halleluyah ·praise Yah·! I will yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai with my whole heart, בּ in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

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

גּ Adonai’s works are great, דּ pondered by all those who delight in them.

3 His work [is] honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

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

ז He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. ח Adonai is gracious and merciful.

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

ט He has given food to those who fear him. י He always remembers his covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties·.

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

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

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

מ The works of his hands are truth and mishpat ·justice·. נ All his precepts are sure.

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

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

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

פּ He has sent redemption to his people. צ He has enjoined his covenant forever. ק His name is holy and awesome!

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.

ר The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. שׂ All those who do his work have a good understanding. תּ His tehilah ·praise song· endures forever!