Psalms 112

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

Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth 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 shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

To the upright there ariseth light in darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

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

A good man showeth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

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

Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be 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 the LORD.

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, until he seeth his desire upon his enemies.

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

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

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

The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.