The Psalms

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Chapter 112 :

Blessings of the Righteous

1 Praise the LORD!

Happy are those who fear the LORD,
who greatly delight in his commandments.

2 Their descendants will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.

3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,
and their righteousness endures forever.

4 They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright;
they are gracious, merciful, and righteous.

5 It is well with those who deal generously and lend,
who conduct their affairs with justice.

6 For the righteous will never be moved;
they will be remembered forever.

7 They are not afraid of evil tidings;
their hearts are firm, secure in the LORD.

8 Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid;
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

9 They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn is exalted in honor.

10 The wicked see it and are angry;
they gnash their teeth and melt away;
the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.



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