Psalms 112

1 Hallelujah. Happy are those who fear the Lord, and greatly delight in his commandments.

Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man who fears Jehovah, who delights greatly in his commandments.

2 Mighty on earth shall be their seed; a blessing shall rest on the race of the upright.

His seed shall be mighty upon earth. The generation of the upright shall be blessed.

3 Wealth and riches are in their houses, their prosperity stands forever.

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

4 To the upright arises light in the darkness; full of favour and pity and kindness are they.

To the upright there arises light in the darkness. He is gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

5 It is well with those who show pity and lend, who support all their affairs upon justice.

It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He shall maintain his cause in judgment,

6 For they will never be shaken; the just will be forever remembered.

for he shall never be moved. A righteous man shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

7 They will not be afraid of evil tidings, with steady heart they trust the Lord.

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings. His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.

8 Their heart is firm and unafraid: they know they will feast their eyes on their enemies.

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, even until he looks over his adversaries.

9 With lavish hands they give to the poor, and their prosperity stands forever. They are lifted to heights of triumph and honour.

He has scattered, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn shall be exalted with honor.

10 The sight of them fills the wicked with anger: grinding their teeth with despair. The hopes of the wicked will come to nothing.

A wicked man shall see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of wicked men shall perish.