1 1 Chapter 112 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Praise the LORD .2 112:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah |
2 His children 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 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man.3 112:4 Or / for the LORD is gracious and compassionate and righteous |
5 Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely,
who conducts his affairs with justice. |
6 Surely he will never be shaken;
a righteous man will be remembered forever. |
7 He will have no fear of bad news;
his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD . |
8 His heart is secure, he will have no fear;
in the end he will look in triumph on his foes. |
9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor,
his righteousness endures forever;
his horn4 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity. will be lifted high in honor. |
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. |
