Psalms 112

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

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

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

His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

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

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

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

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

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

It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

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

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

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

He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

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

His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

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

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

10 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.

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