King James Version KJV
English Standard Version ESV
1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
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Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments!
2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
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His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
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Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
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Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
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It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
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For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.
7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
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He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
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His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
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He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
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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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