< Psalms 112 >
1 Alleluia. Of the return of Haggai and Zachariah. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. He will prefer his commandments exceedingly.
Hallelujah. Happy is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in His commandments.
2 His offspring will be powerful on the earth. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3 Glory and wealth will be in his house, and his justice shall remain from age to age.
Wealth and riches are in his house; and his merit endureth for ever.
4 For the upright, a light has risen up in the darkness. He is merciful and compassionate and just.
Unto the upright He shineth as a light in the darkness, gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5 Pleasing is the man who shows mercy and lends. He will order his words with judgment.
Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth, that ordereth his affairs rightfully.
6 For he will not be disturbed in eternity.
For he shall never be moved; the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
7 The just one will be an everlasting memorial. He will not fear a report of disasters. His heart is prepared to hope in the Lord.
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is stedfast, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart has been confirmed. He will not be disturbed, until he looks down upon his enemies.
His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he gaze upon his adversaries.
9 He has distributed, he has given to the poor. His justice shall remain from age to age. His horn shall be exalted in glory.
He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted in honour.
10 The sinner will see and become angry. He will gnash his teeth and waste away. The desire of sinners will perish.
The wicked shall see it, and be vexed; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away; the desire of the wicked shall perish.