Psalm 111-112

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹ Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
    in the company of the upright, in the congregation.^(A)
2 Great are the works of the Lord,
    studied by all who delight in them.
³ Full of honor and majesty is his work,
    and his righteousness endures forever.^(B)
4 He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds;
    the Lord is gracious and merciful.^(C)
5 He provides food for those who fear him;
    he is ever mindful of his covenant.^(D)
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
    in giving them the heritage of the nations.
⁷ The works of his hands are faithful and just;
    all his precepts are trustworthy.^(E)
8 They are established forever and ever,
    to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.^(F)
9 He sent redemption to his people;
    he has commanded his covenant forever.
    Holy and awesome is his name.^(G)
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
    all those who practice it^[a] have a good understanding.
    His praise endures forever.^(H)

¹ Praise the Lord!
    Happy are those who fear the Lord,
    who greatly delight in his commandments.^(I)
2 Their descendants will be mighty in the land;
    the generation of the upright will be blessed.^(J)
3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,
    and their righteousness endures forever.
⁴ They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright;
    they are gracious, merciful, and righteous.^(K)
5 It is well with those who deal generously and lend,
    who conduct their affairs with justice.
⁶ For the righteous will never be moved;
    they will be remembered forever.^(L)
7 They are not afraid of evil tidings;
    their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.^(M)
8 Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid;
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.^(N)
9 They have distributed freely; they have given to the poor;
    their righteousness endures forever;
    their horn is exalted in honor.^(O)
10 The wicked see it and are angry;
    they gnash their teeth and melt away;
    the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.^(P)