Psalm 111 ~ Psalm 111

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1 P raise 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.

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

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

The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

3 H is work is great and powerful. And He is right and good forever.

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

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

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

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

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6 H e has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the land of other nations.

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

7 T he works of His hands are faithful and right. All His Laws are true.

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

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

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

9 H e 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.

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

10 T he fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey His Laws have good understanding. His praise lasts forever.

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.