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The Message Bible MSG
1 Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments!
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Hallelujah! Blessed man, blessed woman, who fear God, Who cherish and relish his commandments,
2 His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
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Their children robust on the earth, And the homes of the upright - how blessed!
3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
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Their houses brim with wealth And a generosity that never runs dry.
4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
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Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people - God's grace and mercy and justice!
5 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
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The good person is generous and lends lavishly;
6 For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.
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No shuffling or stumbling around for this one, But a sterling and solid and lasting reputation.
7 He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
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Unfazed by rumor and gossip, Heart ready, trusting in God,
8 His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
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Spirit firm, unperturbed, Ever blessed, relaxed among enemies,
9 He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
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They lavish gifts on the poor - A generosity that goes on, and on, and on. An honored life! A beautiful life!
10 The wicked man sees it and is angry; he gnashes his teeth and melts away; the desire of the wicked will perish!
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Someone wicked takes one look and rages, Blusters away but ends up speechless. There's nothing to the dreams of the wicked. Nothing.