Psalm 111

PRAISE FOR THE LORD’S WORKS

1 Hallelujah!I

I will praise the Lord with all my heart

in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.ae

2 The Lord’s works are great,

studied by all who delight in them.af

3 All that he does is splendid and majestic;a

his righteousness endures forever.b

4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered.c

The Lord is gracious and compassionate.d

5 He has provided food for those who fear him;e

he remembers his covenant forever.f

6 He has shown his people the power of his works

by giving them the inheritance of the nations.g

7 The works of his hands are truth and justice;

all his instructions are trustworthy.h

8 They are established forever and ever,

enacted in truth and in uprightness.i

9 He has sent redemption to his people.j

He has ordained his covenant forever.

His name is holy and awe-inspiring.k

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;l

all who follow his instructionsA have good insight.m

His praise endures forever.n