The Message Bible MSG
English Standard Version ESV
1 Hallelujah! Blessed man, blessed woman, who fear God, Who cherish and relish his commandments,
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Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments!
2 Their children robust on the earth, And the homes of the upright - how blessed!
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His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Their houses brim with wealth And a generosity that never runs dry.
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Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people - God's grace and mercy and justice!
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Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 The good person is generous and lends lavishly;
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It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
6 No shuffling or stumbling around for this one, But a sterling and solid and lasting reputation.
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For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.
7 Unfazed by rumor and gossip, Heart ready, trusting in God,
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He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
8 Spirit firm, unperturbed, Ever blessed, relaxed among enemies,
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His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
9 They lavish gifts on the poor - A generosity that goes on, and on, and on. An honored life! A beautiful life!
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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 Someone wicked takes one look and rages, Blusters away but ends up speechless. There's nothing to the dreams of the wicked. Nothing.
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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!
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.
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