Psalms 112

1 Alleluia. Of the return of Haggai and Zachariah. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. He will prefer his commandments exceedingly.

Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly in his commandments.

2 His offspring will be powerful on the earth. The generation of the upright will be blessed.

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

3 Glory and wealth will be in his house, and his justice shall remain from age to age.

Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

4 For the upright, a light has risen up in the darkness. He is merciful and compassionate and just.

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

5 Pleasing is the man who shows mercy and lends. He will order his words with judgment.

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

6 For he will not be disturbed in eternity.

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

7 The just one will be an everlasting memorial. He will not fear a report of disasters. His heart is prepared to hope in the Lord.

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

8 His heart has been confirmed. He will not be disturbed, until he looks down upon his enemies.

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

9 He has distributed, he has given to the poor. His justice shall remain from age to age. His horn shall be exalted in glory.

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

10 The sinner will see and become angry. He will gnash his teeth and waste away. The desire of sinners will perish.

The wicked shall see [it], and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.