Psalmorum 112

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

Hallelujah. Happy are those who fear the Lord, and greatly delight in his commandments.

2 potens in terra erit semen eius generatio rectorum benedicetur

Mighty on earth shall be their seed; a blessing shall rest on the race of the upright.

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 quia in aeternum non commovebitur

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

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

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

8 confirmatum est cor eius non commovebitur donec dispiciat inimicos suos

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

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

With lavish hands they give to the poor, and their prosperity stands forever. They are lifted to heights of triumph and honour.

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

The sight of them fills the wicked with anger: grinding their teeth with despair. The hopes of the wicked will come to nothing.