1[1] Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. (Ps 104:35; Ps 138:1; Ps 149:1)2Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. (Ps 92:5; Ps 112:1; Ps 119:45; Ps 119:94; Ps 119:155; Ps 139:14; Ps 143:5; Re 3:2)3Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. (Ps 112:3; Ps 112:9; Ps 145:5)4He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful. (Ps 78:4)5He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. (Ps 105:8)6He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.7The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; (Ps 19:7; Ps 93:5)8they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. (Ps 19:9; Isa 40:8; Mt 5:18; Re 15:3)9He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name! (Ps 8:1; Ps 99:3; Ps 133:3; Mt 1:21; Lu 1:49; Lu 1:68)10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! (Ps 44:8; Pr 1:7; Pr 3:4; Pr 9:10; Pr 13:15; Joh 7:17)
Psalm 111
New International Reader’s Version
1Praise the LORD. I will praise the LORD with all my heart. I will praise him where honest people gather for worship.2The LORD has done great things. All who take delight in those things think deeply about them.3What he does shows his glory and majesty. He will always do what is right.4The LORD causes his wonders to be remembered. He is kind and tender.5He provides food for those who have respect for him. He remembers his covenant for ever.6He has shown his people what his power can do. He has given them the lands of other nations.7He is faithful and right in everything he does. All his rules can be trusted.8They will stand firm for ever and ever. They were given by the LORD. He is faithful and honest.9He set his people free. He made a covenant with them that will last for ever. His name is holy and wonderful.10If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the LORD. All those who follow his rules have good understanding. People should praise him for ever.