Psalms 111

1 Praise Yahweh! I will thank Yahweh with my entire inner being, every time I am with a large group of godly/righteous people.

Hallelujah. I will thank the Lord with all my heart, in the assembled congregation of his people.

2 The things that Yahweh has done are wonderful! All those who are delighted/pleased with those things desire to (study/think about) them.

Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them.

3 [Because of everything] that he does, people greatly honor him and respect him because he is a great king; the righteous/just things that he does will endure forever.

Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever.

4 He has [appointed/established festivals in which] we remember the wonderful things that he has done; Yahweh [always] is kind and merciful.

For his marvellous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 He provides food for those who revere him; he never forgets the agreement that he made [with our ancestors].

Food he gives to those who fear him, always he remembers his covenant.

6 By enabling his people to capture the lands that belonged to other people-groups, he has shown to [us], his people, that he is very powerful.

His mighty works he has shown to his people, in giving to them the nations for heritage.

7 He [MTY] faithfully [does what he has promised] and always does what is just/fair, and we can depend on him [to help us] when he commands us to do things.

All that he does is faithful and right, all his behests are firm and sure.

8 What he commands must be obeyed forever; and he acted in a true and righteous manner when he gave us those commands.

They are established for ever and ever, executed with truth and uprightness.

9 He rescued [us], his people, [from being slaves in Egypt], and he made an agreement [with us] that will last forever. He [MTY] is holy and awesome!

To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.

10 Revering Yahweh is the way to become wise. All those who obey [his commands] will know what is good [for them to decide to do]. We should praise him forever!

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom those who keep it are wise indeed. His praise abides for ever and ever.