< Psalmorum 111 >
1 Alleluia. Confitebor tibi Domine in toto corde meo: in consilio iustorum, et congregatione.
Praise JAH. I will give thanks to Jehovah with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates eius.
Jehovah's works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
3 Confessio et magnificentia opus eius: et iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi.
His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
4 Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus:
He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Jehovah is gracious and merciful.
5 escam dedit timentibus se. Memor erit in saeculum testamenti sui:
He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
6 virtutem operum suorum annunciabit populo suo:
He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 Ut det illis hereditatem gentium: opera manuum eius veritas, et iudicium.
The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
8 Fidelia omnia mandata eius: confirmata in saeculum saeculi, facta in veritate et aequitate.
They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
9 Redemptionem misit populo suo: mandavit in aeternum testamentum suum. Sanctum, et terribile nomen eius:
He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome.
10 initium sapientiae timor Domini. Intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio eius manet in saeculum saeculi.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.