Psalm 111 NKJV NIV Parallel

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◄ Psalm 111 ►

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1Praise the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.

1Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

2The works of the LORD are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them.

2Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

3His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever.

3Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.

4He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

4He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

5He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.

5He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

6He has declared to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

6He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.

7The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure.

7The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.

8They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness.

8They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.

9He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever: Holy and awesome is His name.

9He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever-- holy and awesome is his name.

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

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.