Psalmorum 111

1 alleluia reversionis Aggei et Zacchariae confitebor tibi Domine in toto corde meo in consilio iustorum et congregatione

Alleluia. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

2 magna opera Domini exquisita in omnes voluntates eius

The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will.

3 confessio et magnificentia opus eius et iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi

His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honour: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.

4 memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum misericors et miserator Dominus

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

5 escam dedit timentibus se memor erit in saeculum testamenti sui

He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.

6 virtutem operum suorum adnuntiabit populo suo

He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.

7 ut det illis hereditatem gentium opera manuum eius veritas et iudicium

The works of his hands are truth and judgement: all his commandments are sure:

8 fidelia omnia mandata eius confirmata in saeculum saeculi facta in veritate et aequitate

established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

9 redemptionem misit populo suo mandavit in aeternum testamentum suum sanctum et terribile nomen eius

He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful is his name.

10 initium sapientiae timor Domini intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum laudatio eius manet in saeculum saeculi

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.