King James Version KJV
New Revised Standard NRS
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! Happy are those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in his commandments.
2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
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Their descendants 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 their houses, and their 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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They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are 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 those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their 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; they 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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They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure 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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Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
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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They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their 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 see it and are angry; they gnash their teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.
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