Psalms 111

1 Hallelujah! I will celebrate Jehovah with [my] whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the assembly.

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

2 Great are the works of Jehovah; sought out of all that delight in them.

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

3 His work is majesty and splendour, and his righteousness abideth for ever.

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

4 He hath made his wonders to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

For his marvellous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

6 He hath shewn his people the power of his works, to give them the heritage of the nations.

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

7 The works of his hands are truth and judgment; all his precepts are faithful:

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

8 Maintained for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

They are established for ever and ever, executed with truth and uprightness.

9 He sent deliverance unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and terrible is his name.

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.