Psalmorum 111

1 Alleluia. Confitebor tibi Domine in toto corde meo: in consilio iustorum, et congregatione.

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all [my] heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates eius.

Great are the works of the Lord, they are sought for [by them] in all their desires.

3 Confessio et magnificentia opus eius: et iustitia eius manet in sæculum sæculi.

Glorious and majestic is his doing, and his righteousness endureth for ever.

4 Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus:

He hath made a memorial for his wonderful works: gracious and merciful is the Lord.

5 escam dedit timentibus se. Memor erit in sæculum testamenti sui:

He hath given sustenance unto those that fear him: he will for ever be mindful of his covenant.

6 virtutem operum suorum annunciabit populo suo:

The power of his works hath he told unto his people, that he might give them the heritage of nations.

7 Ut det illis hereditatem gentium: opera manuum eius veritas, et iudicium.

The works of his hands are truth and justice: faultless are all his precepts.

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

They are well supported for ever and eternally: they are framed in truth and uprightness.

9 Redemptionem misit populo suo: mandavit in æternum testamentum suum. Sanctum, et terribile nomen eius:

Redemption hath he sent unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and to be feared is his name.

10 initium sapientiæ timor Domini. Intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio eius manet in sæculum sæculi.

The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; a good understanding have all that fulfill [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever.