112:1 |
Praise Yah! { Psalm 112 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial "Praise Yah!" starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav). } Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. |
112:2 |
His seed will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed. |
112:3 |
Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever. |
112:4 |
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous. |
112:5 |
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment. |
112:6 |
For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever. |
112:7 |
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh. |
112:8 |
His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries. |
112:9 |
He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor. |
112:10 |
The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish. |