Salme 112

1 Salig den Mand, som frygter Herren, som har stor Glæde ved hans Bud.

Praise the Lord! Happy are those who respect the Lord, who love to do what he says!

2 Hans Sæd skal være mægtig paa Jorden; de oprigtiges Slægt skal velsignes.

Their descendants will prosper in the land; the children of those who do good will be blessed.

3 Gods og Rigdom er i hans Hus, og hans Retfærdighed bestaar altid.

Their families will be wealthy; the good they do has eternal results.

4 Der er opgaaet et Lys i Mørket for de oprigtige, for den, som er naadig og barmhjertig og retfærdig.

Light shines in the darkness for those who live right, for those who are gracious, compassionate, and good.

5 Lyksalig den Mand, som forbarmer sig og udlaaner, som opholder sine Sager ved Retfærdighed.

Good things come to those who are generous in their lending and are honest in doing business.

6 Thi han skal ikke rokkes evindelig, en retfærdig skal være til en evig Ihukommelse.

They will never fall. Those who live right won't be forgotten.

7 Han skal ikke frygte for onde Tidender, hans Hjerte er fast, han forlader sig paa Herren.

They aren't afraid of bad news because they rely totally on the Lord.

8 Hans Hjerte er grundfast, han skal ikke frygte, indtil han ser sin Glæde paa sine Fjender.

They are confident and brave, and see their enemies defeated.

9 Han udspreder, han giver de fattige; hans Retfærdighed bestaar altid, hans Horn skal ophøjes med Ære.

They share generously, giving to the poor; the good they do has eternal results. They are greatly respected.

10 Den ugudelige skal se det og harmes; han skal skære Tænder og hensmeltes; de ugudeliges Ønske bliver til intet.

The wicked observe all this and are mad; they gnash their teeth in anger. They waste away, and all that they hoped for comes to nothing.