Psalms 112

1 Alleluia. Blessed is the man that fears the Lord: he will delight greatly in his commandments.

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

2 His seed shall be mighty in the earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

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

3 Glory and riches shall be in his house; and his righteousness endures for evermore.

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

4 To the upright light has sprung up in darkness: he is pitiful, and merciful, and righteous.

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

5 The good man is he that pities and lends: he will direct his affairs with judgement.

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

6 For he shall not be moved for ever; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

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

7 He shall not be afraid of [any] evil report: his heart is ready to trust in the Lord.

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

8 His heart is established, he shall not fear, till he shall see [his desire] upon his enemies.

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

9 He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for evermore: his horn shall be exalted with honour.

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

10 The sinner shall see and be angry, he shall gnash his teeth, and consume away: the desire of the sinner shall perish.

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.