Psalm 111-112

Common English Bible

111 Praise the Lord!
    I thank the Lord with all my heart
    in the company of those who do right, in the congregation.
² The works of the Lord are magnificent;
    they are treasured by all who desire them.
³ God’s deeds are majestic and glorious.
    God’s righteousness stands forever.
⁴ God is famous for his wondrous works.
    The Lord is full of mercy and compassion.
⁵ God gives food to those who honor him.
    God remembers his covenant forever.
⁶ God proclaimed his powerful deeds to his people
    and gave them what had belonged to other nations.
⁷ God’s handiwork is honesty and justice;
    all God’s rules are trustworthy—
⁸         they are established always and forever:
        they are fulfilled with truth and right doing.
⁹ God sent redemption for his people;
    God commanded that his covenant last forever.
        Holy and awesome is God’s name!
¹⁰ Fear of the Lord is where wisdom begins;
    sure knowledge is for all who keep God’s laws.
        God’s praise lasts forever!

112 Praise the Lord!
    Those who honor the Lord,
    who adore God’s commandments, are truly happy!
² Their descendants will be strong throughout the land.
    The offspring of those who do right will be blessed;
³     wealth and riches will be in their houses.
    Their righteousness stands forever.
⁴ They shine in the dark for others who do right.
    They are merciful, compassionate, and righteous.
⁵ Those who lend generously are good people—
    as are those who conduct their affairs with justice.
⁶ Yes, these sorts of people will never be shaken;
    the righteous will be remembered forever!
⁷ They won’t be frightened at bad news.
    Their hearts are steady, trusting in the Lord.
⁸ Their hearts are firm; they aren’t afraid.
    In the end, they will witness their enemies’ defeat.
⁹ They give freely to those in need.
    Their righteousness stands forever.
    Their strength increases gloriously.
¹⁰ The wicked see all this and fume;
        they grind their teeth, but disappear to nothing.
    What the wicked want to see happen comes to nothing!