1Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who have respect for the LORD. They find great delight when they obey God’s commands.2Their children will be powerful in the land. Because they are honest, their children will be blessed.3Their family will have wealth and riches. They will always be blessed for doing what is right.4Even in the darkness light shines on honest people. It shines on those who are kind and tender and godly.5Good things will come to those who are willing to lend freely. Good things will come to those who are fair in everything they do.6Those who do what is right will always be secure. They will be remembered for ever.7They aren’t afraid when bad news comes. They stand firm because they trust in the LORD.8Their hearts are secure. They aren’t afraid. In the end they will see their enemies destroyed.9They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue for ever. They will be powerful and honoured.10Evil 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.
Psalm 112
English Standard Version
The Righteous Will Never Be Moved
1[1] Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments! (Ps 1:2; Ps 104:35; Ps 111:10; Ps 115:13; Ps 128:1; Ps 128:4)2His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. (Ps 25:13; Ps 37:26; Ps 102:28; Pr 11:21; Pr 20:7)3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. (Ps 111:3; Pr 3:16)4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous. (Job 11:17; Ps 97:11; Mt 1:19)5It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. (Ps 37:26)6For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. (Ps 55:22; Pr 10:7)7He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. (Ps 11:1; Ps 57:7; Ps 64:10; Pr 1:33)8His heart is steady;[2] he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.9He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor. (Ps 75:10; 2Co 9:9)10The wicked man sees it and is angry; he gnashes his teeth and melts away; the desire of the wicked will perish! (Job 8:13; Job 16:9; Ps 58:8; Mt 8:12; Lu 13:28)