Psalms 111

1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just: and in the congregation.

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 Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills.

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

3 His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

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

4 He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:

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

5 He hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever of his covenant:

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

6 He will shew forth to his people the power of his works.

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

7 That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

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

8 All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.

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

9 He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name:

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

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.

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