He has declared to His people the power of His works,
In giving them the [a]heritage of the nations.

The works of His hands are (A)verity[b] and justice;
All His precepts are sure.
(B)They stand fast forever and ever,
And are (C)done in truth and uprightness.
(D)He has sent redemption to His people;
He has commanded His covenant forever:
(E)Holy and awesome is His name.

10 (F)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.

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  1. Psalm 111:6 inheritance
  2. Psalm 111:7 truth

He has made known to His people the power of His works,
In giving them the inheritance of the nations.

The works of His hands are [a](A)truth and justice;
All His precepts (B)are trustworthy.
They are (C)upheld forever and ever;
They are performed in [b](D)truth and uprightness.
He has sent (E)redemption to His people;
He has [c]ordained His covenant forever;
(F)Holy and [d]awesome is His name.
10 The [e](G)fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
All those who [f]follow (H)His commandments have a good understanding;
His (I)praise endures forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 111:7 Or faithfulness
  2. Psalm 111:8 Or faithfulness
  3. Psalm 111:9 Lit commanded
  4. Psalm 111:9 I.e., inspiring reverence
  5. Psalm 111:10 Or reverence for
  6. Psalm 111:10 Lit do them