1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all of my heart in the assembled congregation of the upright.
1Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation.
2Great are the acts of the LORD; they are within reach of all who desire them.
2The LORD's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.
3Splendid and glorious are his awesome deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
3His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever.
4He is remembered for his awesome deeds; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
4He does amazing things that will be remembered; the LORD is merciful and compassionate.
5He prepares food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
5He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.
6He revealed his mighty deeds to his people by giving them a country of their own.
6He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.
7Whatever he does is reliable and just, and all his precepts are trustworthy,
7His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.
8sustained through all eternity, and fashioned in both truth and righteousness.
8They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out.
9He sent deliverance to his people; he ordained his covenant to last forever; his name is holy and awesome.
9He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.
10To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
