Psalm 111²⁷

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 awaited¹ by all who desire them.
111:3 His work is majestic and glorious,²
and his faithfulness endures³ forever.
111:4 He does⁴ amazing things that will be remembered,⁵
The LORD is merciful and compassionate.
111:5 He gives⁶ food to his faithful followers,⁷
he always remembers his covenant.⁸
111:6 He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people,
giving them a land that belonged to other nations.⁹
111:7 His acts are characterized by¹⁰ faithfulness and justice,
all his precepts are reliable.¹¹
111:8 They are forever firm,
and should be faithfully and properly carried out.¹²
111:9 He delivered his people,¹³
he ordained that his covenant be observed forever.¹⁴
His name is holy and awesome.
111:10 To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living,¹⁵
all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight.¹⁶
He will receive praise forever.¹⁷