1 P raise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments.

2 H is descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.

3 W ealth and riches are in his house, And his righteousness endures forever.

4 L ight arises in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious and compassionate and righteous.

5 I t is well with the man who is gracious and lends; He will maintain his cause in judgment.

6 F or he will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.

7 H e will not fear evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

8 H is heart is upheld, he will not fear, Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries.

9 H e has given freely to the poor, His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor.

10 T he wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish.