1הללו יה אודה יהוה בכל לבב בסוד ישרים ועדה׃
1Praise Yah! Psalm 111 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise Yah!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav). I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2גדלים מעשי יהוה דרושים לכל חפציהם׃
2Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
3הוד והדר פעלו וצדקתו עמדת לעד׃
3His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.
4זכר עשה לנפלאתיו חנון ורחום יהוה׃
4He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.
5טרף נתן ליראיו יזכר לעולם בריתו׃
5He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
6כח מעשיו הגיד לעמו לתת להם נחלת גוים׃
6He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7מעשי ידיו אמת ומשפט נאמנים כל פקודיו׃
7The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
8סמוכים לעד לעולם עשוים באמת וישר׃
8They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.
9פדות שלח לעמו צוה לעולם בריתו קדוש ונורא שמו׃
9He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!
10ראשית חכמה יראת יהוה שכל טוב לכל עשיהם תהלתו עמדת לעד׃
10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!