Psalms 112

Psalms 112

The Traits of the Righteous

1Hallelujah![#112:1 The lines of this poem form an acrostic.]

Happy is the person who fears the Lord ,

taking great delight in his commands.

2His descendants will be powerful in the land;

the generation of the upright will be blessed.

3Wealth and riches are in his house,[#112:3 Pr 3:16; 8:18]

and his righteousness endures for ever.

4Light shines in the darkness for the upright.[#112:4 Ps 97:11]

He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

5Good will come to the one who lends generously

and conducts his business fairly.

6He will never be shaken.[#112:6 Ps 55:22]

The righteous one will be remembered for ever.

7He will not fear bad news;

his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord .

8His heart is assured; he will not fear.[#112:8 Ps 27:1; 56:11]

In the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

9He distributes freely to the poor;

his righteousness endures for ever.

His horn will be exalted in honour.

10The wicked one will see it and be angry;

he will gnash his teeth in despair.

The desire of the wicked leads to ruin.

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