< Psalms 111 >
1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
PRAISE ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
3 His work is honour and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
7 The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
8 They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
9 He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
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.