Psalms 112

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

Praise ye the LORD! Happy the man who feareth the LORD, Who taketh delight in his commandments!

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

His posterity shall be mighty on the earth; The race of the righteous shall be blessed.

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

Wealth and riches shall be in his house; 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.

To the righteous shall arise light out of darkness; He is gracious and full of compassion and righteousness.

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

Happy the man who hath pity and lendeth! He shall sustain his cause in judgment;

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

Yea, he shall never be moved: The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

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

He is not afraid of evil tidings; His heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.

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

His heart is firm; he hath no fear, Till he see his desire upon his enemies.

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

He hath scattered blessings; he hath given to the poor; His righteousness shall endure 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, and be grieved; He shall gnash his teeth, and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish.