Psalms 112

1 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

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

2 His seed shall be mighty in the land; 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 [shall be] in his house; and his righteousness abideth for ever.

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

4 Unto the upright there ariseth 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 that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain 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 not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be 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 confiding in Jehovah;

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

8 His heart is maintained, he is not afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his oppressors.

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

9 He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.

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] shall see [it] and be vexed; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked 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.