Psalmorum 111

1 Alleluja. [Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum, et congregatione.

PRAISE ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus.

The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

3 Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

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

4 Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus.

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

5 Escam dedit timentibus se; memor erit in sæculum testamenti sui.

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6 Virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo,

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

7 ut det illis hæreditatem gentium. Opera manuum ejus veritas et judicium.

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

8 Fidelia omnia mandata ejus, confirmata in sæculum sæculi, facta in veritate et æquitate.

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

9 Redemptionem misit populo suo; mandavit in æternum testamentum suum. Sanctum et terribile nomen ejus.

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

10 Initium sapientiæ timor Domini; intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.]

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.