1 P raise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly.

Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.

2 G reat are the works of the Lord; They are studied by all who delight in them.

The works of the Lord are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them.

3 S plendid and majestic is His work, And His righteousness endures forever.

His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever.

4 H e has made His wonders to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and compassionate.

He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 H e has given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever.

He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.

6 H e has made known to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

He has declared 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; All His precepts are sure.

The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure.

8 T hey are upheld forever and ever; They are performed in truth and uprightness.

They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness.

9 H e has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name.

He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever: Holy and awesome is His name.

10 T he fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.