Psalmorum 112

1 alleluia reversionis Aggei et Zacchariae beatus vir qui timet Dominum in mandatis eius volet nimis

Praise ye the LORD! Happy the man who feareth the LORD, Who taketh delight in his commandments!

2 potens in terra erit semen eius generatio rectorum benedicetur

His posterity shall be mighty on the earth; The race of the righteous shall be blessed.

3 gloria et divitiae in domo eius et iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi

Wealth and riches shall be in his house; His righteousness shall endure for ever.

4 exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis misericors et miserator et iustus

To the righteous shall arise light out of darkness; He is gracious and full of compassion and righteousness.

5 iucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat disponet sermones suos in iudicio

Happy the man who hath pity and lendeth! He shall sustain his cause in judgment;

6 quia in aeternum non commovebitur

Yea, he shall never be moved: The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

7 in memoria aeterna erit iustus ab auditione mala non timebit paratum cor eius sperare in Domino

He is not afraid of evil tidings; His heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.

8 confirmatum est cor eius non commovebitur donec dispiciat inimicos suos

His heart is firm; he hath no fear, Till he see his desire upon his enemies.

9 dispersit dedit pauperibus iustitia eius manet in saeculum saeculi cornu eius exaltabitur in gloria

He hath scattered blessings; he hath given to the poor; His righteousness shall endure for ever; His horn shall be exalted with honor.

10 peccator videbit et irascetur dentibus suis fremet et tabescet desiderium peccatorum peribit

The wicked shall see, and be grieved; He shall gnash his teeth, and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish.