1Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
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 works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
2The LORD's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.
3Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
3His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever.
4He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
4He does amazing things that will be remembered; the LORD is merciful and compassionate.
5He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
5He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.
6He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
6He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.
7The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
7His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.
8They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
8They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out.
9He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever-- holy and awesome is his name.
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; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
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.
