< Psalmorum 112 >
1 alleluia reversionis Aggei et Zacchariae beatus vir qui timet Dominum in mandatis eius volet nimis
Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.
2 potens in terra erit semen eius generatio rectorum benedicetur
His descendants will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 gloria et divitiae in domo eius et iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi
Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
4 exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis misericors et miserator et iustus
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 iucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat disponet sermones suos in iudicio
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
6 quia in aeternum non commovebitur
For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
7 in memoria aeterna erit iustus ab auditione mala non timebit paratum cor eius sperare in Domino
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
8 confirmatum est cor eius non commovebitur donec dispiciat inimicos suos
His heart is secure, he has no fears; in the end he will look in triumph on his adversaries.
9 dispersit dedit pauperibus iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi cornu eius exaltabitur in gloria
He has scattered, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
10 peccator videbit et irascetur dentibus suis fremet et tabescet desiderium peccatorum peribit
The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.