Psalms 112

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

Praise you the LORD. Blessed is the man that fears the LORD, that delights greatly in his commandments.

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

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

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

Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endures for ever.

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

To the upright there rises light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

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

A good man shows favor, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

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

Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

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

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

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

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire on his enemies.

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

He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn shall be exalted with 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 shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.