1PRAISE the LORD!
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD,
who greatly delights in His commands.
2 His descendants will be mighty 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;
they are gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
5 Good comes to a man who is generous and lends freely,
who conducts his affairs justly.
6 Surely he will never be shaken;
the righteous will be remembered forever.
7 He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart is stable, he will not be afraid;
in the end he will look with triumph on his foes.
9 He distributes freely to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever;
his horn is exalted in honour.
10 The wicked man will see and be grieved,
he will gnash his teeth and melt away;
the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.