Psalms 112

The Traits of the Righteous

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

Happy is the man 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,[#Pr 3:16; 8:18]

and his righteousness endures forever.

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

He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

5Good will come to a man who lends generously

and conducts his business fairly.

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

The righteous man will be remembered forever.

7He will not fear bad news;

his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord .

8His heart is assured; he will not fear.[#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 forever.

His horn will be exalted in honor.

10The wicked man will see it and be angry;

he will gnash his teeth in despair.

The desire of the wicked man will come to nothing.

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