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The Book of Psalms

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- Chapter 111 -

Majestic is his work

1
Praise ye the Lord. I will prayse the Lord with my whole heart in the assemblie and Congregation of the iust.
2
The workes of the Lord are great, and ought to be sought out of al them that loue them.
3
His worke is beautifull and glorious, and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.
4
He hath made his wonderfull workes to be had in remembrance: the Lord is mercifull and full of compassion.
5
He hath giuen a portion vnto them that feare him: he wil euer be mindfull of his couenant.
6
He hath shewed to his people the power of his workes in giuing vnto them the heritage of the heathen.
7
The workes of his handes are trueth and iudgement: all his statutes are true.
8
They are stablished for euer and euer, and are done in trueth and equitie.
9
He sent redemption vnto his people: he hath commanded his couenant for euer: holy and fearefull is his Name.
10
The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord: all they that obserue them, haue good vnderstanding: his praise endureth for euer.

Majestic is his work

1
Praise the LORD!(a) I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2
The LORD’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. The LORD is gracious and merciful.
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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.
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The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
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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 the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Footnotes

(a)111:1 Psalm 111 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise the LORD!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).
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