Psalms 112

1 Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man who fears Jehovah, who delights greatly in his commandments.

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

2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth. The generation of the upright shall 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, and his righteousness endures forever.

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

4 To the upright there arises light in the darkness. He is gracious, and 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 shall maintain his cause in judgment,

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

6 for he shall never be moved. A righteous man shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

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

7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings. His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.

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

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, even until he looks over his adversaries.

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

9 He has scattered, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn shall be exalted with honor.

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

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

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