< Psalmorum 111 >
1 Alleluja. [Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum, et congregatione.
Praise Yahweh. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart in the assembly of the upright, in their gathering.
2 Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus.
The works of Yahweh are great, eagerly awaited by all those who desire them.
3 Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.
His work is majestic and glorious, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus.
He does wonderful things that will be remembered; Yahweh is gracious and merciful.
5 Escam dedit timentibus se; memor erit in sæculum testamenti sui.
He gives food to his faithful followers. He will always call to mind his covenant.
6 Virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo,
He showed his powerful works to his people in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
7 ut det illis hæreditatem gentium. Opera manuum ejus veritas et judicium.
The works of his hands are trustworthy and just; all his instructions are reliable.
8 Fidelia omnia mandata ejus, confirmata in sæculum sæculi, facta in veritate et æquitate.
They are established forever, to be observed faithfully and properly.
9 Redemptionem misit populo suo; mandavit in æternum testamentum suum. Sanctum et terribile nomen ejus.
He gave victory to his people; he ordained his covenant forever; holy and awesome is his name.
10 Initium sapientiæ timor Domini; intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.]
To honor Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. His praise endures forever.