1
Praise the Lord.
Blessed are those who fear the Lord,
who find great delight in his commands.
2
Their children will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3
Wealth and riches are in their houses,
and their righteousness endures forever.
4
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
5
Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,
who conduct their affairs with justice.
6
Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.
7
They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
8
Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
9
They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn will be lifted high in honor.
10
The wicked will see and be vexed,
they will gnash their teeth and waste away;
the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
(NIV)
