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Light shines in the darkness for the godly.
    They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.
Good comes to those who lend money generously
    and conduct their business fairly.
Such people will not be overcome by evil.
    Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
They do not fear bad news;
    they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
They are confident and fearless
    and can face their foes triumphantly.
They share freely and give generously to those in need.
    Their good deeds will be remembered forever.
    They will have influence and honor.

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

Surely the righteous will never be shaken;(D)
    they will be remembered(E) forever.
They will have no fear of bad news;
    their hearts are steadfast,(F) trusting in the Lord.(G)
Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;(H)
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.(I)
They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,(J)
    their righteousness endures(K) forever;
    their horn[a] will be lifted(L) high in honor.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.