111:1 Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the assembly of the godly and the congregation.
111:2 The Lord’s deeds are great,
eagerly awaited
111:3 His work is majestic and glorious,
and his faithfulness endures
111:4 He does
the Lord is merciful and compassionate.
111:5 He gives
he always remembers his covenant.
111:6 He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people,
giving them a land that belonged to other nations.
111:7 His acts are characterized by
all his precepts are reliable.
111:8 They are forever firm,
and should be faithfully and properly carried out.
111:9 He delivered his people;
he ordained that his covenant be observed forever.
His name is holy and awesome.
111:10 To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living;
all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight.
He will receive praise forever.
112:1 Praise the Lord!
How blessed is the one
who takes great delight in keeping his commands.
112:2 His descendants
the godly
112:3 His house contains wealth and riches;
his integrity endures.
112:4 In the darkness a light
for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.
112:5 It goes well for the one
and conducts his business honestly.
112:6 For he will never be upended;
others will always remember one who is just.
112:7 He does not fear bad news.
He
112:8 His resolve
before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
112:9 He generously gives
his integrity endures.
He will be vindicated and honored.
112:10 When the wicked
they will grind their teeth in frustration
the desire of the wicked will perish.