Psalms 111
American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)
1 Ref Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 Ref The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
3 Ref His work is honor and majesty; And his righteousness endureth for ever.
4 Ref He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.
5 Ref He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
6 Ref He hath showed his people the power of his works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 Ref The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.
8 Ref They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.
9 Ref He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.
10 Ref The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do `his commandments': His praise endureth for ever.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
1 Ref Let the Lord be praised. I will give praise to the Lord with all my heart, among the upright, and in the meeting of the people.
2 Ref The works of the Lord are great, searched out by all those who have delight in them.
3 Ref His work is full of honour and glory; and his righteousness is unchanging for ever.
4 Ref Certain for ever is the memory of his wonders: the Lord is full of pity and mercy.
5 Ref He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
6 Ref He has made clear to his people the power of his works, giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 Ref The works of his hands are faith and righteousness; all his laws are unchanging.
8 Ref They are fixed for ever and ever, they are done in faith and righteousness.
9 Ref He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.
10 Ref The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.