Psalms 112

1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly in his commandments.

Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man who fears Jehovah, who delights greatly in his commandments.

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

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

3 Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

To the upright there arises light in the darkness. He is gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He shall maintain his cause in judgment,

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

for he shall never be moved. A righteous man shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

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

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings. His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.

8 His heart [is] established, he shall not be afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his enemies.

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, even until he looks over his adversaries.

9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

He has scattered, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn shall be exalted with honor.

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

A wicked man shall see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of wicked men shall perish.