Psalm 112

King James Version

1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 

2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 

3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 

4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 

5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 

6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 

7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. 

9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. 

10 The wicked shall see it , and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. 

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Psalm 112

New International Reader’s Version

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1 Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who have respect for the LORD. They find great delight when they obey God’s commands. 

2 Their children will be powerful in the land. Because they are honest, their children will be blessed. 

3 Their family will have wealth and riches. They will always be blessed for doing what is right. 

4 Even in the darkness light shines on honest people. It shines on those who are kind and tender and godly. 

5 Good things will come to those who are willing to lend freely. Good things will come to those who are fair in everything they do. 

6 Those who do what is right will always be secure. They will be remembered for ever. 

7 They aren’t afraid when bad news comes. They stand firm because they trust in the LORD. 

8 Their hearts are secure. They aren’t afraid. In the end they will see their enemies destroyed. 

9 They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue for ever. They will be powerful and honoured. 

10 Evil people will see it and be upset. They will grind their teeth and become weaker and weaker. What evil people long to do can’t succeed. 

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