Psalm 111
¹ Praise Yah!1 I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
² Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
³ His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
⁴ He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.
⁵ He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
⁶ He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
⁷ The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
⁸ They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
⁹ He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!
¹⁰ The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
111:1 Psalm 111 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise Yah!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav). ↩︎