Psalmorum 111

1 Alleluja. Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum, 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 ejus.

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

3 Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus 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 annuntiabit 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 hæreditatem gentium. Opera manuum ejus veritas et judicium.

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

8 Fidelia omnia mandata ejus, 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 ejus.

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 ejus 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.