Psalms 112

1 Hallelujah. Happy is the man that feareth the Lord, that greatly delighteth in his commandments.

Hallelujah. Happy are those who fear the Lord, and greatly delight in his commandments.

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

Mighty on earth shall be their seed; a blessing shall rest on the race of the upright.

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

Wealth and riches are in their houses, their prosperity stands forever.

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

To the upright arises light in the darkness; full of favour and pity and kindness are they.

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

It is well with those who show pity and lend, who support all their affairs upon justice.

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

For they will never be shaken; the just will be forever remembered.

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

They will not be afraid of evil tidings, with steady heart they trust the Lord.

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

Their heart is firm and unafraid: they know they will feast their eyes on their enemies.

9 He distributeth, he giveth to the needy: his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted in honor.

With lavish hands they give to the poor, and their prosperity stands forever. They are lifted to heights of triumph and honour.

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

The sight of them fills the wicked with anger: grinding their teeth with despair. The hopes of the wicked will come to nothing.