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

Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart where those who are right with God gather together and in the meeting of the people.

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

The works of the Lord are great. All who find joy in them try to understand them.

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

His work is great and powerful. And He is right and good forever.

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

He has made His great works to be remembered. The Lord shows loving-favor and pity.

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

He gives food to those who fear Him. He will remember His agreement forever.

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

He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the land of other nations.

7 T he works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure.

The works of His hands are faithful and right. All His Laws are true.

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

They stand strong forever and ever. They are done by what is true and right.

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

He has made a way for His people to be free. He has set up His agreement forever. His holy name is to be honored with fear.

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. All who obey His Laws have good understanding. His praise lasts forever.