Salme 112

1 Halleluja! Salig er den, der frygter Herren og ret har lyst til hans bud!

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

2 Hans Æt bliver mægtig på Jord, den oprigtiges Slægt velsignes;

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

3 Velstand og Rigdom er i hans Hus, hans Retfærdighed varer evindelig.

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

4 For den oprigtige oprinder Lys i Mørke; han er mild, barmhjertig retfærdig.

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

5 Salig den, der ynkes og låner ud og styrer sine Sager med Ret;

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

6 thi han rokkes aldrig i Evighed, den retfærdige ihukommes for evigt;

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

7 han frygter ikke for onde Tidender, hans Hjerte er trøstigt i Tillid, til HERREN;

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

8 fast er hans Hjerte og uden Frygt, indtil han skuer sine Fjender med Fryd;

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

9 til fattige deler han rundhåndet ud, hans Retfærdighed varer evindelig; med Ære løfter hans Horn sig.

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

10 Den gudløse ser det og græmmer sig, skærer Tænder og går til Grunde; de gudløses Attrå 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.