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Psalms 111

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1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
1 Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got - Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
2 God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study - endless enjoyment!
3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
3 Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out.
4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.
4 His miracles are his memorial - This God of Grace, this God of Love.
5 He provides food for 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 has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
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 faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;
7 He manufactures truth and justice; All his products are guaranteed to last -
8 they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
8 Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof.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; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!
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 fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures 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!
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.
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.