Psalm 112

Psalm 112 ¹ Praise the LORD . Blessed are those who have respect for the LORD . They find great delight when they obey God’s commands.

² Their children will be powerful in the land. Because they are honest, their children will be blessed.

³ Their family will have wealth and riches. They will always be blessed for doing what is right.

⁴ Even in the darkness light shines on honest people. It shines on those who are kind and tender and godly.

⁵ Good things will come to those who are willing to lend freely. Good things will come to those who are fair in everything they do.

⁶ Those who do what is right will always be secure. They will be remembered forever.

⁷ They aren’t afraid when bad news comes. They stand firm because they trust in the LORD .

⁸ Their hearts are secure. They aren’t afraid. In the end they will see their enemies destroyed.

⁹ They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue forever. They will be powerful and honored. ¹⁰ Evil people will see it and be upset. They will grind their teeth and become weaker and weaker. What evil people long to do can’t succeed.