Psalms 111

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

Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

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

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

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

His work [is] honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD [is] gracious and full of compassion.

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

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

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

He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

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

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

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

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

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

He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend [is] his name.

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

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