Psalms 112

1 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

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

2 His descendants 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, and his righteousness endures forever.

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

4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, 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 is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

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

6 Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

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

7 He does not fear bad 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 assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

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

9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

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 man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires 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.