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Psalm 111

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Psalm 111

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 To 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.