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Psalm 111

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1 Halleluyah! I will wholeheartedly give thanks to ADONAI in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
1 Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got - Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation.
2 The deeds of ADONAI are great, greatly desired by all who enjoy them.
2 God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, and his righteousness continues forever.
3 Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
4 He has gained renown for his wonders. ADONAI is merciful and compassionate.
4 His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
5 He gives food to those who fear him. He remembers his covenant forever.
5 He gave food to those who fear him, He remembered to keep his ancient promise.
6 He shows his people how powerfully he works by giving them the nations as their heritage.
6 He proved to his people that he could do what he said: Hand them the nations on a platter - a gift!
7 The works of his hands are truth and justice; all his precepts can be trusted.
7 He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
8 They have been established forever and ever, to be carried out truly and honestly.
8 Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true:
9 He sent redemption to his people and decreed that his covenant should last forever. His name is holy and fearsome
9 He paid the ransom for his people, He ordered his Covenant kept forever. He's so personal and holy, worthy of our respect.
10 the first and foremost point of wisdom is the fear of ADONAI; all those living by it gain good common sense. His praise stands forever.
10 The good life begins in the fear of God - Do that and you'll know the blessing of God. His Hallelujah lasts forever!
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.