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1Praise the LORD! I 2will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of 3the upright, in the congregation.
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Great are the 4works of the LORD, 5studied by all who delight in them.
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6Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his 7righteousness endures forever.
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He has 8caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.
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He provides food for those who fear him; he 9remembers his covenant forever.
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He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
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The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are 10trustworthy;
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they are 11established forever and ever, to be performed with 12faithfulness and uprightness.
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He sent 13redemption to his people; he has 14commanded his covenant forever. 15Holy and awesome is his name!
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16The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have 17a good understanding. His 18praise endures forever!