Salme 111

1 Halleluja! jeg takker Herren af hele mit hjerte i oprigtiges kreds og i menighed!

Let the Lord be praised. I will give praise to the Lord with all my heart, among the upright, and in the meeting of the people.

2 Store er Herrens gerninger, gennemtænkte til bunds.

The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.

3 Hans værk er højhed og herlighed, hans retfærd bliver til evig tid.

His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.

4 Han har sørget for, at hans undere mindes, nådig og barmhjertig er Herren.

Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.

5 Dem, der frygter ham, giver han føde, han kommer for evigt sin pagt i hu.

He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.

6 Han viste sit folk sine vældige gerninger, da han gav dem folkenes eje.

He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 Hans hænders værk er sandhed og ret, man kan lide på alle hans bud;

The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.

8 de står i al evighed fast, udført i sandhed og retsind.

They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.

9 Han sendte sit folk udløsning, stifted sin pagt for evigt. Helligt og frygteligt er hans navn.

He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.

10 Herrens frygt er visdoms begyndelse; forstandig er hver, som øver den. Evigt varer hans pris!

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.