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.

Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.

2 His offspring will be powerful on the earth. The generation of the upright will be blessed.

His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will 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. His righteousness endures forever.

4 For the upright, a light has risen up in the darkness. He is merciful and compassionate and just.

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.

5 Pleasing is the man who shows mercy and lends. He will order his words with judgment.

It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgement.

6 For he will not be disturbed in eternity.

For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.

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 will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, 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 will not be afraid in the end when he sees 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 has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with 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 will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.