PSALM 112

Blessings of the Righteous

Psalm 112:1 Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments!

Psalm 112:2 His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house; and his righteousness endures for ever.

Psalm 112:4 Light rises in the darkness for the upright; the LORD h is gracious, merciful, and righteous.

Psalm 112:5 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Psalm 112:6 For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered for ever.

Psalm 112:7 He is not afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.

Psalm 112:8 His heart is steady, he will not be afraid, until he sees his desire on his adversaries.

Psalm 112:9 He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Psalm 112:10 The wicked man sees it and is angry; he gnashes his teeth and melts away; the desire of the wicked man comes to nought.