[a]Riches and treasures shall be in his house, and his righteousness endureth forever.

Unto the [b]righteous ariseth light in darkness: he is merciful and full of compassion and righteous.

A good man is merciful, and [c]lendeth, and will measure his affairs by judgment.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 112:3 The godly shall have abundance, and contentment, because their heart is satisfied in God only.
  2. Psalm 112:4 The faithful in all their adversities, know that all shall go well with them, for God will be merciful and just.
  3. Psalm 112:5 He showeth what is the fruit of mercy to lend freely; and not for gain; and so to measure his doings that he may be able to help where need requireth, and not to bestow all on himself.

Wealth and riches(A) are in their houses,
    and their righteousness endures(B) forever.
Even in darkness light dawns(C) for the upright,
    for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.(D)
Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,(E)
    who conduct their affairs with justice.

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