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.

Halleluyah ·praise Yah·! I will yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

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

Adonai’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

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

His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

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

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Adonai is gracious and merciful.

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

He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties·.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

The works of his hands are truth and mishpat ·justice·. All his precepts are sure.

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

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

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

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

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 Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His tehilah ·praise song· endures forever!