[1] Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) I will praise and give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart in the council of the upright and in the congregation. [2] The works of the Lord are great, sought out by all those who have delight in them. [3] His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever. [4] He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious, merciful, and full of loving compassion. [5] He has given food and provision to those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever and imprint it [on His mind]. [6] He has declared and shown to His people the power of His works in giving them the heritage of the nations [of Canaan]. [7] The works of His hands are [absolute] truth and justice [faithful and right]; and all His decrees and precepts are sure (fixed, established, and trustworthy). [8] They stand fast and are established forever and ever and are done in [absolute] truth and uprightness. [9] He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant to be forever; holy is His name, inspiring awe, reverence, and godly fear. [10] The reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and skill [the preceding and the first essential, the prerequisite and the alphabet]; a good understanding, wisdom, and meaning have all those who do [the will of the Lord]. Their praise of Him endures forever.
