Psalms 111

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

Alleluia. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and [in] the congregation.

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

The works of the Lord are great, sought out according to all his will.

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

His work is [worthy of] thanksgiving and honour: and his righteousness endures for ever and ever.

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

He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

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

He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.

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

He has declared to his people the power of his works, to give them the inheritance of the heathen.

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 truth and judgement: all his commandments are sure:

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

established for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

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

He sent redemption to his people: he commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearful is his name.

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 beginning of wisdom, and all that act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever and ever.