1 P raise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) I will praise and give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart in the council of the upright and in the congregation.

2 T he works of the Lord are great, sought out by all those who have delight in them.

3 H is work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever.

4 H e has made His wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious, merciful, and full of loving compassion.

5 H e has given food and provision to those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever and imprint it.

6 H e has declared and shown to His people the power of His works in giving them the heritage of the nations.

7 T he works of His hands are truth and justice; and all His decrees and precepts are sure (fixed, established, and trustworthy).

8 T hey stand fast and are established forever and ever and are done in truth and uprightness.

9 H e has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant to be forever; holy is His name, inspiring awe, reverence, and godly fear.

10 T he reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and skill; a good understanding, wisdom, and meaning have all those who do. Their praise of Him endures forever.