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.

Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

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

Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

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

Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

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

He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

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

He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.

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 by giving them the inheritance 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 justice; all His precepts are trustworthy.

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

They are upheld forever and ever, enacted 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 ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.

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 the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!