Psalms 111

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving 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 justice. All his precepts are sure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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