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He hath contributed freely, he hath given to the evyonim (needy); his tzedakah endureth forever; his keren shall be lifted up in kavod.

10 The rasha shall see it, and be incensed; he shall gnash his teeth, and waste away; the ta’avot resha’im (desire of the wicked ones) shall come to nothing.

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They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,(A)
    their righteousness endures(B) forever;
    their horn[a] will be lifted(C) high in honor.

10 The wicked will see(D) and be vexed,
    they will gnash their teeth(E) and waste away;(F)
    the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.