Psalmorum 111

1 Alleluja. [Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum, et congregatione.

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

2 Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus.

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

3 Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

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

4 Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus.

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

5 Escam dedit timentibus se; memor erit in sæculum testamenti sui.

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

6 Virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo,

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

7 ut det illis hæreditatem gentium. Opera manuum ejus veritas et judicium.

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

8 Fidelia omnia mandata ejus, confirmata in sæculum sæculi, facta in veritate et æquitate.

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

9 Redemptionem misit populo suo; mandavit in æternum testamentum suum. Sanctum et terribile nomen ejus.

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

10 Initium sapientiæ timor Domini; intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.]

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