Psalms 112

1 Praise YAH! [ALEPH-BET] O the blessedness of one fearing YHWH, He has greatly delighted in His commands.

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

2 His seed is mighty in the earth, The generation of the upright is 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 righteousness is standing forever.

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

4 Light has risen in darkness to the upright, Gracious, and merciful, and righteous.

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

5 The man—good, gracious, and lending, He sustains his matters in judgment.

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

6 For he is not moved for all time; For the righteous is a continuous memorial.

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

7 He is not afraid of an evil report, His heart is prepared [and] confident in YHWH.

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

8 His heart is sustained—he does not fear, Until he looks on his adversaries.

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

9 He has scattered—has given to the needy, His righteousness is standing forever, His horn is exalted with glory.

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

10 The wicked sees, and has been angry, He gnashes his teeth, and has melted, The desire of the wicked perishes!

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.