Psalm 112
Blessings of the Righteous
1 Praise the Lord!
Happy are those who fear the Lord,
who greatly delight in his commandments.(A)
2 Their descendants will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.(B)
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.(C)
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.(D)
7 They are not afraid of evil tidings;
their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.(E)
8 Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid;
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.(F)
9 They have distributed freely; they have given to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn is exalted in honor.(G)
10 The wicked see it and are angry;
they gnash their teeth and melt away;
the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.(H)
Cross references
- 112.1 : Ps 119.16; 128.1
- 112.2 : Ps 25.13
- 112.4 : Job 11.17; Ps 97.11
- 112.6 : Prov 10.7
- 112.7 : Ps 57.7; Prov 1.33
- 112.8 : Ps 59.10; 118.7
- 112.9 : Deut 24.13; Ps 75.10; 2 Cor 9.9
- 112.10 : Ps 37.12; 58.7, 8; 86.17; Prov 10.28
