Psalmorum 111

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

Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart in the congregation of the faithful.

2 Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates eius.

All the wonderful things the Lord has done are studied by everyone who loves them.

3 Confessio et magnificentia opus eius: et iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi.

His majesty and honor are revealed by what he does; his goodness lasts forever.

4 Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus:

He wants the wonderful things he has done to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and kind.

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

He feeds those who respect him; he always remembers the agreement he made.

6 virtutem operum suorum annunciabit populo suo:

He demonstrated to his people the powerful things he could do by giving them the lands of other nations.

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

Everything he does can be depended on, and is right; all his commandments are trustworthy.

8 Fidelia omnia mandata eius: confirmata in saeculum saeculi, facta in veritate et aequitate.

They remain rock-solid forever. He was true and right in saying what should be done.

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

He delivered his people. He commanded that his agreement would continue forever. How holy and awesome is his reputation!

10 initium sapientiae timor Domini. Intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio eius manet in saeculum saeculi.

The beginning of wisdom is honoring the Lord. Those who follow what he says do well. He is to be praised forever!