Psalm 111

1 Praise the Lord.
I will extol the Lord with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

2 Great are the works of the Lord;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.

3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures forever.

4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and compassionate.

5 He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
giving them the lands of other nations.

7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.

8 They are established for ever and ever,
enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.

9 He provided redemption for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome is his name.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.

PSALMS 111

Praise the [Lord] //for All He Has Done

1 Shout praises to the [Lord]!
With all my heart
I will thank the [Lord]
when his people meet.

2 The [Lord] has done
many wonderful things!
Everyone who is pleased
with God's marvelous deeds
will keep them in mind.

3 Everything the [Lord] does
is glorious and majestic,
and his power to bring justice
will never end.

4 The [Lord] God is famous
for his wonderful deeds,
and he is kind and merciful.

5 He gives food to his worshipers
and always keeps his agreement
with them.

6 He has shown his mighty power
to his people
and has given them the lands
of other nations.

7 God is always honest and fair,
and his laws can be trusted.

8 They are true and right
and will stand forever.

9 God rescued his people,
and he will never break
his agreement with them.
He is fearsome and holy.

10  t Respect and obey the [Lord]!
This is the first step
to wisdom and good sense.t
God will always be respected.