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Praise the Lord! Happy is the person who honors the Lord, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands.
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The good man's children will be powerful in the land; his descendants will be blessed.
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His family will be wealthy and rich, and he will be prosperous forever.
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Light shines in the darkness for good people, for those who are merciful, kind, and just.
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Happy is the person who is generous with his loans, who runs his business honestly.
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A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered.
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He is not afraid of receiving bad news; his faith is strong, and he trusts in the Lord.
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He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated.
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He gives generously to the needy,
1 and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.
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The wicked see this and are angry; they glare in hate and disappear; their hopes are gone forever.