Salmenes 111

1 Halleluja! Eg vil prisa Herren av alt mitt hjarta i råd og samling av ærlege.

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 Store er Herrens verk, gjenomtenkte etter alle sine fyremål.

The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

3 Høgd og herlegdom er hans gjerning, og hans rettferd stend æveleg fast.

His work is honour and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

4 Han hev sett eit minne for sine under, nådig og miskunnsam er Herren.

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. The LORD is gracious and merciful.

5 Mat hev han gjeve deim som ottast honom; han kjem æveleg i hug si pakt.

He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

6 Krafti av sine verk hev han kunngjort for sitt folk, då han gav deim arven til heidningarne.

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 Det hans hender gjer, er sanning og rett, alle hans fyresegner er trufaste,

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

8 fast stend dei æveleg og alltid, dei er gjorde i sanning og rettvisa.

They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

9 Han hev sendt sitt folk utløysing, han hev skipa si pakt æveleg, hans namn er heilagt og skræmelegt.

He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

10 Otte for Herren er upphav til visdom, godt vit hev alle som gjer etter det. Hans pris varer æveleg.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!