112:1 Praise the LORD. [Hebrew: Hallelu Yah] Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands.
112:2 His children will be mighty in the land the generation of the upright will be blessed.
112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures for ever.
112:4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. [Or for the LORD is gracious and compassionate and righteous]
112:5 Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.
112:6 Surely he will never be shaken a righteous man will be remembered for ever.
112:7 He will have no fear of bad news his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
112:8 His heart is secure, he will have no fear in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.
112:9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures for ever his horn [Horn here symbolises dignity.] will be lifted high in honour.
112:10 The wicked man will see and be vexed, he will gnash his teeth and waste away the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.