< Psalmorum 111 >
1 alleluia reversionis Aggei et Zacchariae 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 saeculum saeculi
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 saeculum testamenti sui
He hath given sustenance unto those that fear him: he will for ever be mindful of his covenant.
6 virtutem operum suorum adnuntiabit 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 saeculum saeculi facta in veritate et aequitate
They are well supported for ever and eternally: they are framed in truth and uprightness.
9 redemptionem misit populo suo mandavit in aeternum 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 sapientiae timor Domini intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum laudatio eius manet in saeculum saeculi
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; a good understanding have all that fulfill [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever.