Psalms 112

1 Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.

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

2 His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.

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

3 Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.

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

4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.

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

5 It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgement.

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

6 For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.

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

7 He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

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

8 His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.

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

9 He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honour.

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

10 The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.

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