Psalms 112

1 Hallelujah. Happy is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in His commandments.

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

2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

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

3 Wealth and riches are in his house; and his merit endureth for ever.

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

4 Unto the upright He shineth as a light in the darkness, gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

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

5 Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth, that ordereth his affairs rightfully.

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

6 For he shall never be moved; the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

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

7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is stedfast, trusting in the LORD.

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

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he gaze upon his adversaries.

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

9 He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted in honour.

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

10 The wicked shall see it, and be vexed; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away; the desire of the wicked shall perish.

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.