Psalms 112

1 Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.

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

2 His descendants will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will 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. His righteousness endures forever.

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

4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.

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

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

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

6 For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.

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

7 He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

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

8 His heart is secure, he has no fears; in the end he will look in triumph on his adversaries.

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

9 He has scattered, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.

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

10 The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will 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.