Psalm 111

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,[#tn For other uses of the Hebrew phrase וְהָדָר-הוֹד (hod-vÿhadar, “majesty and splendor”) see 1 Chr 16:27; Job 40:10; Pss 21:5; 96:6; 104:1.]

and his faithfulness endures forever.

⁴He does amazing things that will be remembered;[#tn Or “did,” if this refers primarily to the events of the exodus and conquest period (see vv. 6, 9).; #tn Heb “a memorial he had made for his amazing deeds.”]

the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

⁵He gives food to his faithful followers;[#tn Or “gave,” if the events of the exodus and conquest period (see v. 6, 9) are primarily in view.; #tn Heb “those who fear him.”]

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;[#tn Heb “the deeds of his hands [are].”]

all his precepts are reliable.

⁸They are forever firm,

and should be faithfully and properly carried out.

⁹He delivered his people;[#tn Heb “redemption he sent for 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;[#tn Heb “the beginning of wisdom [is] the fear of the Lord.”]

all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight.

He will receive praise forever.