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Psalm 112

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

1 Praise the Lord! Happy is the person who honors the Lord, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands.

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

2 The good man's children will be powerful in the land; his descendants will be blessed.

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

3 His family will be wealthy and rich, and he will be prosperous forever.

4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

4 Light shines in the darkness for good people, for those who are merciful, kind, and just.

5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

5 Happy is the person who is generous with his loans, who runs his business honestly.

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

6 A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered.

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

7 He is not afraid of receiving bad news; his faith is strong, and he trusts in the Lord.

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

8 He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated.

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

9 He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.

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.

10 The wicked see this and are angry; they glare in hate and disappear; their hopes are gone forever.

The King James Version is in the public domain.