112:1 Praise the LORD! Happy is the person who honors the LORD, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands. |
112:2 The good man's children will be powerful in the land; his descendants will be blessed. |
112:3 His family will be wealthy and rich, and he will be prosperous forever. |
112:4 Light shines in the darkness for good people, for those who are merciful, kind, and just. |
112:5 Happy is the person who is generous with his loans, who runs his business honestly. |
112:6 A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered. |
112:7 He is not afraid of receiving bad news; his faith is strong, and he trusts in the LORD. |
112:8 He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated. |
112:9 He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected. |
112:10 The wicked see this and are angry; they glare in hate and disappear; their hopes are gone forever. |