Psalms 112

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

Hallelujah. Happy is the man that feareth the Lord, that greatly delighteth 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 upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

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

Plenty and riches shall be in his house, and his righteousness shall endure for ever.

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

There ariseth in the darkness a light to the upright: he is gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

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

Well will it be with the man who is kind, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with justice.

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

Surely unto eternity shall he not be moved: in everlasting remembrance shall the righteous be held.

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

Of an evil report shall he not be afraid: his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.

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

Well supported is his heart, he shall not be afraid, until he looketh on [the punishment of] his assailants.

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

He distributeth, he giveth to the needy: his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted 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 shall see it, and be vexed; he will gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the longing of the wicked shall perish.