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.

¹הללו יה אודה יהוה בכל לבב בסוד ישרים ועדה׃

²Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

²גדלים מעשי יהוה דרושים לכל חפציהם׃

³His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever.

³הוד והדר פעלו וצדקתו עמדת לעד׃

⁴He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful.

⁴זכר עשה לנפלאתיו חנון ורחום יהוה׃

⁵He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

⁵טרף נתן ליראיו יזכר לעולם בריתו׃

⁶He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

⁶כח מעשיו הגיד לעמו לתת להם נחלת גוים׃

⁷The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.

⁷מעשי ידיו אמת ומשפט נאמנים כל פקודיו׃

⁸They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness.

⁸סמוכים לעד לעולם עשוים באמת וישר׃

⁹He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome!

⁹פדות שלח לעמו צוה לעולם בריתו קדוש ונורא שמו׃

¹⁰The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

¹⁰ראשית חכמה יראת יהוה שכל טוב לכל עשיהם תהלתו עמדת לעד׃