PSALTERIVM

PSALMVS CX — CONFITEBOR TIBI

I Will Praise Thee With My Whole Heart

Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo is an alphabetic acrostic psalm praising God's works, beginning the Hallel. The phrase 'Initium sapientiae timor Domini' (The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom) became foundational for Christian teaching on the spiritual life.

LATINE
Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo: in consilio iustorum, et congregatione.
Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates eius.
Confessio et magnificentia opus eius: et iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi.
Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus:
Escam dedit timentibus se.
Memor erit in saeculum testamenti sui: virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo.
Ut det illis hereditatem gentium: opera manuum eius veritas et iudicium.
Fidelia omnia mandata eius: confirmata in saeculum saeculi, facta in veritate et aequitate.
Redemptionem misit populo suo: mandavit in aeternum testamentum suum.
Sanctum et terribile nomen eius: initium sapientiae timor Domini.
Intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio eius manet in saeculum saeculi.
ENGLISH
I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just: and in the congregation.
Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills.
His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.
He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:
He hath given food to them that fear him.
He will be mindful for ever of his covenant: he will shew forth to his people the power of his works.
That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.
All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.
He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever.
Holy and terrible is his name: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.
NOTA
FONS
Douay-Rheims (1609) / Vulgata
USUS
Sunday Vespers, Wisdom meditation
CONTEXT
Psalm 111 in Hebrew numbering. 'Initium sapientiae timor Domini' is foundational for Catholic moral theology and spirituality.