Psalms 111

1 Hallelujah! I will celebrate Jehovah with [my] whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the assembly.

Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart in the congregation of the faithful.

2 Great are the works of Jehovah; sought out of all that delight in them.

All the wonderful things the Lord has done are studied by everyone who loves them.

3 His work is majesty and splendour, and his righteousness abideth for ever.

His majesty and honor are revealed by what he does; his goodness lasts forever.

4 He hath made his wonders to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

He wants the wonderful things he has done to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and kind.

5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.

He feeds those who respect him; he always remembers the agreement he made.

6 He hath shewn his people the power of his works, to give them the heritage of the nations.

He demonstrated to his people the powerful things he could do by giving them the lands of other nations.

7 The works of his hands are truth and judgment; all his precepts are faithful:

Everything he does can be depended on, and is right; all his commandments are trustworthy.

8 Maintained for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

They remain rock-solid forever. He was true and right in saying what should be done.

9 He sent deliverance unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and terrible is his name.

He delivered his people. He commanded that his agreement would continue forever. How holy and awesome is his reputation!

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever.

The beginning of wisdom is honoring the Lord. Those who follow what he says do well. He is to be praised forever!