Psalms 111

1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks to Jehovah with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out by all them that have pleasure in them.

The works of Jehovah are great, sought out by all those who have pleasure in it.

3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

His work is honor and majesty, and his righteousness endures forever.

4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

He has made his wonderful works to be remembered. Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

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

He has given food to those who fear him. He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6 He hath shown his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

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

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

He has sent redemption to his people. He has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.