Psalm 111
O praise the Lord.
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart
: in the company of the upright and among the congregation.
The works of the Lord are great
: and studied by all who take delight in them.
His deeds are majestic and glorious
: and his righteousness stands for ever.
His marvellous acts have won him a name to be remembered
: the Lord is gracious and merciful.
He gives food to those that fear him
: he remembers his covenant for ever.
He showed his people the power of his acts
: in giving them the heritage of the heathen.
The works of his hands are faithful and just
: and all his commandments are sure;
They stand firm for ever and ever
: they are done in faithfulness and in truth.
He sent redemption to his people,
he ordained his covenant for ever
: holy is his name and worthy to be feared.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and of good understanding are those that keep his commandments
: his praise shall endure for ever.
Psalm 113
Praise the Lord,
O sing praises, you that are his servants
: O praise the name of the Lord.
Let the name of the Lord be blessed
: from this time forward and for ever.
From the rising of the sun to its going down
: let the name of the Lord be praised.
The Lord is exalted over all the nations
: and his glory is above the heavens.
Who can be likened to the Lord our God
: in heaven or upon the earth,
Who has his dwelling so high
: yet condescends to look on things beneath?
He raises the lowly from the dust
: and lifts the poor from out of the dungheap;
He gives them a place among the princes
: even among the princes of his people.
He causes the barren woman to keep house
: and makes her a joyful mother of children.
Praise the Lord.