Psalm 112

Common English Bible

112 Praise the Lord!
    Those who honor the Lord,
    who adore God’s commandments, are truly happy!
² Their descendants will be strong throughout the land.
    The offspring of those who do right will be blessed;
³     wealth and riches will be in their houses.
    Their righteousness stands forever.
⁴ They shine in the dark for others who do right.
    They are merciful, compassionate, and righteous.
⁵ Those who lend generously are good people—
    as are those who conduct their affairs with justice.
⁶ Yes, these sorts of people will never be shaken;
    the righteous will be remembered forever!
⁷ They won’t be frightened at bad news.
    Their hearts are steady, trusting in the Lord.
⁸ Their hearts are firm; they aren’t afraid.
    In the end, they will witness their enemies’ defeat.
⁹ They give freely to those in need.
    Their righteousness stands forever.
    Their strength increases gloriously.
¹⁰ The wicked see all this and fume;
        they grind their teeth, but disappear to nothing.
    What the wicked want to see happen comes to nothing!