112:1 |
Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands. |
112:2 |
His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. |
112:3 |
Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. |
112:4 |
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. |
112:5 |
Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. |
112:6 |
Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. |
112:7 |
He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. |
112:8 |
His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes. |
112:9 |
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. |
112:10 |
The wicked man will see and be vexed, he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing. |
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