Psalm 111

Psalm 111^a

¹Hallelujah! 

I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart 

in the company of decent people and in the congregation. 

²The Lord’s deeds are spectacular. 

They should be studied by all who enjoy them. 

³His work is glorious and majestic. 

His righteousness continues forever. 

⁴He has made his miracles unforgettable. 

The Lord is merciful and compassionate. 

⁵He provides food for those who fear him. 

He always remembers his promise.^b

⁶He has revealed the power of his works to his people 

by giving them the lands of other nations as an inheritance. 

⁷His works are done with truth and justice. 

All his guiding principles are trustworthy. 

⁸They last forever and ever. 

They are carried out with truth and decency. 

⁹He has sent salvation to his people. 

He has ordered that his promise should continue forever. 

His name is holy and terrifying. 

¹⁰The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. 

Good sense is shown by everyone who follows ⸤God’s guiding principles⸥. 

His praise continues forever.