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

Praise the Lord! How happy is the man who honors the Lord with fear and finds joy in His Law!

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

His children will be powerful in the land. Each family who is right will be happy.

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

Riches and well-being are in his house. And his right-standing with God will last forever.

4 U nto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

Light rises even in darkness for the one who is right. He is kind and has loving-pity and does what is right.

5 A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion.

Good will come to the man who is ready to give much, and fair in what he does.

6 S urely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

He will never be shaken. The man who is right and good will be remembered forever.

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

He will not be afraid of bad news. His heart is strong because he trusts in the Lord.

8 H is heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

His heart will not be shaken. He will not be afraid and will watch those lose who fight against him.

9 H e has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.

He has given much to the poor. His right-standing with God lasts forever. His horn will be lifted high in honor.

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

The sinful man will see it and be troubled and angry. He will grind his teeth and waste away. The desire of the sinful will come to nothing.