Psalms 111

New Jerusalem Bible	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.