Psalms 111

1 Praise ye Jah! I thank Jehovah with the whole heart, In the secret meeting of the upright, And of the company.

Praise JAH. I will give thanks to Jehovah with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 Great [are] the works of Jehovah, Sought out by all desiring them.

Jehovah's works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

3 Honourable and majestic is His work, And His righteousness is standing for ever.

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

4 A memorial He hath made of His wonders, Gracious and merciful [is] Jehovah.

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

5 Prey He hath given to those fearing Him, He remembereth to the age His covenant.

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

6 The power of His works He hath declared to His people, To give to them the inheritance of 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] true and just, Stedfast [are] all His appointments.

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

8 They are sustained for ever to the age. They are made in truth and uprightness.

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

9 Redemption He hath sent to His people, He hath appointed to the age His covenant, Holy and fearful [is] His name.

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

10 The beginning of wisdom [is] fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise [is] standing for ever!

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