< Psalmorum 111 >
1 Alleluja. [Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum, et congregatione.
Alleluia. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council 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 according to all his will.
3 Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.
His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honor: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.
4 Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus.
He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.
5 Escam dedit timentibus se; memor erit in sæculum testamenti sui.
He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.
6 Virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo,
He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.
7 ut det illis hæreditatem gentium. Opera manuum ejus veritas et judicium.
The works of his hands are truth and judgment: all his commandments are sure:
8 Fidelia omnia mandata ejus, confirmata in sæculum sæculi, facta in veritate et æquitate.
established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.
9 Redemptionem misit populo suo; mandavit in æternum testamentum suum. Sanctum et terribile nomen ejus.
He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful 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, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.