Psalms 112

1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly 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 Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with 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 grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire 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.