< Psalms 112 >
1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Praise JAH. Blessed is the man who fears YHWH, who delights greatly in his commandments.
2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
His descendants will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; he shall maintain his cause in judgment.
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
6 For he shall never be moved; the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in YHWH.
8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see [his desire] upon his adversaries.
His heart is secure, he has no fears; in the end he will look in triumph on his adversaries.
9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; 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 will 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.
The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.