111 Praise the Lord!
    I thank the Lord with all my heart
    in the company of those who do right, in the congregation.
² The works of the Lord are magnificent;
    they are treasured by all who desire them.
³ God’s deeds are majestic and glorious.
    God’s righteousness stands forever.
⁴ God is famous for his wondrous works.
    The Lord is full of mercy and compassion.
⁵ God gives food to those who honor him.
    God remembers his covenant forever.
⁶ God proclaimed his powerful deeds to his people
    and gave them what had belonged to other nations.
⁷ God’s handiwork is honesty and justice;
    all God’s rules are trustworthy—
⁸         they are established always and forever:
        they are fulfilled with truth and right doing.
⁹ God sent redemption for his people;
    God commanded that his covenant last forever.
        Holy and awesome is God’s name!
¹⁰ Fear of the Lord is where wisdom begins;
    sure knowledge is for all who keep God’s laws.
        God’s praise lasts forever!

112 Praise the Lord!
    Those who honor the Lord,
    who adore God’s commandments, are truly happy!
² Their descendants will be strong throughout the land.
    The offspring of those who do right will be blessed;
³     wealth and riches will be in their houses.
    Their righteousness stands forever.
⁴ They shine in the dark for others who do right.
    They are merciful, compassionate, and righteous.
⁵ Those who lend generously are good people—
    as are those who conduct their affairs with justice.
⁶ Yes, these sorts of people will never be shaken;
    the righteous will be remembered forever!
⁷ They won’t be frightened at bad news.
    Their hearts are steady, trusting in the Lord.
⁸ Their hearts are firm; they aren’t afraid.
    In the end, they will witness their enemies’ defeat.
⁹ They give freely to those in need.
    Their righteousness stands forever.
    Their strength increases gloriously.
¹⁰ The wicked see all this and fume;
        they grind their teeth, but disappear to nothing.
    What the wicked want to see happen comes to nothing!

113 Praise the Lord!
    You who serve the Lord—praise!
    Praise the Lord’s name!
² Let the Lord’s name be blessed
    from now until forever from now!
³ From sunrise to sunset,
    let the Lord’s name be praised!
⁴ The Lord is high over all the nations;
    God’s glory is higher than the skies!