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.

2 The Lord’s deeds are great,

eagerly awaited by all who desire them.

3 His work is majestic and glorious,

and his faithfulness endures forever.

4 He does amazing things that will be remembered;

the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

5 He gives food to his faithful followers;

he always remembers his covenant.

6 He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people,

giving them a land that belonged to other nations.

7 His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice;

all his precepts are reliable.

8 They are forever firm

and should be faithfully and properly carried out.

9 He delivered his people;

he ordained that his covenant be observed forever.

His name is holy and awesome.

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.

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