[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.