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.