Happy are those who respect the Lord,
    who want what he commands.
² Their descendants will be powerful in the land;
    the children of honest people will be blessed.
³ Their houses will be full of wealth and riches,
    and their goodness will continue forever.
⁴ A light shines in the dark for honest people,
    for those who are merciful and kind and good.
⁵ It is good to be merciful and generous.
    Those who are fair in their business
⁶ will never be defeated.
    Good people will always be remembered.
⁷ They won’t be afraid of bad news;
    their hearts are steady because they trust the Lord.
⁸ They are confident and will not be afraid;
    they will look down on their enemies.
⁹ They give freely to the poor.
    The things they do are right and will continue forever.
    They will be given great honor.

¹⁰ The wicked will see this and become angry;
    they will grind their teeth in anger and then disappear.
    The wishes of the wicked will come to nothing.