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1 Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands.
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Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, Who delights greatly in his commandments.
2 Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
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His seed will be mighty on earth. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.
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Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
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Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, Gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.
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It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.
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For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
7 They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
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He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
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His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
9 They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.
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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 will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
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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.
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