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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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