Salme 111

1 Halleluja! jeg takker Herren af hele mit hjerte i oprigtiges kreds og i menighed!

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 gerninger, gennemtænkte til bunds.

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

3 Hans værk er højhed og herlighed, hans retfærd bliver til evig tid.

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

4 Han har sørget for, at hans undere mindes, nådig og barmhjertig er Herren.

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

5 Dem, der frygter ham, giver han føde, han kommer for evigt sin pagt i hu.

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

6 Han viste sit folk sine vældige gerninger, da han gav dem folkenes eje.

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

7 Hans hænders værk er sandhed og ret, man kan lide på alle hans bud;

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

8 de står i al evighed fast, udført i sandhed og retsind.

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

9 Han sendte sit folk udløsning, stifted sin pagt for evigt. Helligt og frygteligt er hans navn.

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

10 Herrens frygt er visdoms begyndelse; forstandig er hver, som øver den. Evigt varer hans pris!

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