Salme 111

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

Alleluia. I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the just and in the congregation.

2 Store er Herrens gerninger, gennemtænkte til bunds.

Great are the works of the Lord, exquisite in all his intentions.

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

Confession and magnificence are his work. And his justice remains from age to age.

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

He has created a memorial to his wonders; he is a merciful and compassionate Lord.

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

He has given food to those who fear him. He will be mindful of his covenant in every age.

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

He will announce the virtue of his works to his people,

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

so that he may give them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and judgment.

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

All his commands are faithful: confirmed from age to age, created in truth and fairness.

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

He has sent redemption upon his people. He has commanded his covenant for all eternity. Holy and terrible is his name.

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

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding is for all who do it. His praise remains from age to age.