Psalms

The Traits of the Righteous

112  •Hallelujah! Happy is the man who •fears the Lord,taking great delight in His commands. 

2 His descendants will be powerful in the land;the generation of the upright will be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 Light shines in the darkness for the upright. He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous. 5 Good will come to a man who lends generouslyand conducts his business fairly. 6 He will never be shaken. The righteous man will be remembered forever. 7 He will not fear bad news;his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord. 8 His heart is assured; he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph on his foes. 9 He distributes freely to the poor;his righteousness endures forever. His •horn will be exalted in honor. 

10 The wicked man will see it and be angry;he will gnash his teeth in despair. The desire of the wicked man will come to nothing.