Good News Translation GNT
World English Bible WEB
1 Praise the Lord! Happy is the person who honors the Lord, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands.
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Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, Who delights greatly in his commandments.
2 The good man's children will be powerful in the land; his descendants will be blessed.
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His seed will be mighty on earth. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 His family will be wealthy and rich, and he will be prosperous forever.
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Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
4 Light shines in the darkness for good people, for those who are merciful, kind, and just.
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Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, Gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 Happy is the person who is generous with his loans, who runs his business honestly.
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It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
6 A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered.
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For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
7 He is not afraid of receiving bad news; his faith is strong, and he trusts in the Lord.
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He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
8 He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated.
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His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
9 He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.
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He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
10 The wicked see this and are angry; they glare in hate and disappear; their hopes are gone forever.
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The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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