Psalmorum 112

1 Alleluja, reversionis Aggæi et Zachariæ. [Beatus vir qui timet Dominum: in mandatis ejus volet nimis.

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

2 Potens in terra erit semen ejus; generatio rectorum benedicetur.

Their descendants will prosper in the land; the children of those who do good will be blessed.

3 Gloria et divitiæ in domo ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

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

4 Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis: misericors, et miserator, et justus.

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

5 Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat; disponet sermones suos in judicio:

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

6 quia in æternum non commovebitur.

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

7 In memoria æterna erit justus; ab auditione mala non timebit. Paratum cor ejus sperare in Domino,

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

8 confirmatum est cor ejus; non commovebitur donec despiciat inimicos suos.

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

9 Dispersit, dedit pauperibus; justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi: cornu ejus exaltabitur in gloria.

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

10 Peccator videbit, et irascetur; dentibus suis fremet et tabescet: desiderium peccatorum peribit.]

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.