Psalms 111

1 Praise all of you the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

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 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

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

3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endures for ever.

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

4 He has made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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

5 He has given food unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

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

6 He has showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

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

7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

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

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

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

9 He sent redemption unto his people: he has commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

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

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endures for ever.

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