Psalms 111

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 Al eluia! I give thanks to Yahweh with al my heart, in the meeting-place of honest people, in theassembly.	1 Hallelujah. I will praise the LORD with all my heart in the assembled congregation of the upright.
2 Great are the deeds of Yahweh, to be pondered by al who delight in them.	2 Great are the works of the LORD, to be treasured for all their delights.
3 Ful of splendour and majesty his work, his saving justice stands firm for ever.	3 Majestic and glorious is your work, your wise design endures forever.
4 He gives us a memorial of his great deeds; Yahweh is mercy and tenderness.	4 You won renown for your wondrous deeds; gracious and merciful is the LORD.
5 He gives food to those who fear him, he keeps his covenant ever in mind.	5 You gave food to those who fear you, mindful of your covenant forever.
6 His works show his people his power in giving them the birthright of the nations.	6 You showed powerful deeds to your people, giving them the lands of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are fidelity and justice, al his precepts are trustworthy,	7 The works of your hands are right and true, reliable all your decrees,
8 established for ever and ever, accomplished in fidelity and honesty.	8 Established forever and ever, to be observed with loyalty and care.
9 Deliverance he sends to his people, his covenant he imposes for ever; holy and awesome his name.	9 You sent deliverance to your people, ratified your covenant forever; holy and awesome is your name.
10 The root of wisdom is fear of Yahweh; those who attain it are wise. His praise wil continue for ever.	10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who live by it. Your praise endures forever.