Psalm 112

The Voice

¹ Praise the Eternal!
    How blessed are those who revere the Eternal,
    who turn from evil and take great pleasure in His commandments.
² Their children will be a powerful force upon the earth;
    this generation that does what is right in God’s eyes will be blessed.
³ His house will be stocked with wealth and riches,
    and His love for justice will endure for all time.
⁴ When life is dark, a light will shine for those who live rightly—
    those who are merciful, compassionate, and strive for justice.
⁵ Good comes to all who are gracious and share freely;
    they conduct their affairs with sound judgment.
⁶ Nothing will ever rattle them;
    the just will always be remembered.
⁷ They will not be afraid when the news is bad
    because they have resolved to trust in the Eternal.
⁸ Their hearts are confident, and they are fearless,
    for they expect to see their enemies defeated.
⁹ They give freely to the poor;
    their righteousness endures for all time;^[b]
    their strength and power is established in honor.
¹⁰ The wicked will be infuriated when they see the good man honored!
    They will clench their teeth and dissolve to nothing;
    and when they go, their wicked desires will follow.