Psalm 111

New International Reader's Version

111 Praise the Lord.

I will praise the Lord with all my heart.
    I will praise him where honest people gather for worship.

² The Lord has done great things.
    All who take delight in those things think deeply about them.
³ What he does shows his glory and majesty.
    He will always do what is right.
⁴ The Lord causes his wonders to be remembered.
    He is kind and tender.
⁵ He provides food for those who have respect for him.
    He remembers his covenant forever.
⁶ He has shown his people what his power can do.
    He has given them the lands of other nations.
⁷ He is faithful and right in everything he does.
    All his rules can be trusted.
⁸ They will stand firm for ever and ever.
    They were given by the Lord.
    He is faithful and honest.
⁹ He set his people free.
    He made a covenant with them that will last forever.
    His name is holy and wonderful.

¹⁰ If 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 forever.