Psalms 112

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

Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly 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. 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, gracious, merciful, 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 deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

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

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

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

He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

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

His heart is secure, he has no fears; in the end he will look in triumph on his adversaries.

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

He has scattered, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will 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 will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.