Psalms 111

1Hallelujah! I will celebrate Jehovah with [my] whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the assembly.

1Let 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 Jehovah; sought out of all that delight in them.

2The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.

3 His work is majesty and splendour, and his righteousness abideth for ever.

3His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.

4 He hath made his wonders to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

4Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.

5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.

5He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.

6 He hath shewn his people the power of his works, to give them the heritage of the nations.

6He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are truth and judgment; all his precepts are faithful:

7The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.

8 Maintained for ever and ever, done in truth and uprightness.

8They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.

9 He sent deliverance unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and terrible is his name.

9He 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 Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do [his precepts]: his praise abideth for ever.

10The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.