Psalms — Chapter 111

1Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

2The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

5He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

7The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

8They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

9He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

1Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

3His work is honor and majesty; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

5He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

6He hath showed his people the power of his works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

7The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.

8They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.

9He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.

10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: His praise endureth for ever. Psalm 112

1Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation.

2The Lord’s deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.

3His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever.

4He does amazing things that will be remembered; the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

5He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.

6He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.

7His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.

8They are forever firm and should be faithfully and properly carried out.

9He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.

10To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

1Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

2Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

3His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

4He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

5He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

6He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

7The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

8They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

9He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!