1 P raise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

2 H is seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

3 W ealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

4 U nto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

6 S urely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

7 H e shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

8 H is heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

9 H e hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

10 T he wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.