Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)

112 Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!
When someone respects the Lord with fear,
    God has blessed that person!
He is happy to obey the Lord's commands.
² His children will become powerful in the land.
    God will bless their descendants who serve him.
³ His family will have valuable things,
    and they will be rich.
People will always remember
    the good things that they have done.
⁴ God's light shines on those who serve him,
    even when they are in a dark place.
God blesses those who are kind to others,
    and who do what is right and fair.
⁵ People who are kind and lend money to others,
    and who work in an honest way,
    will enjoy a good life.
⁶ Righteous people will never fail.
    People will always remember them.
⁷ They are not afraid to hear bad news.
They are brave,
    because they trust in the Lord.
⁸ Their thoughts are strong
    and they will not be afraid.
They know that they will win against their enemies.
⁹ They give their things to help poor people.
People will always remember
    the good things that they have done.
They will be powerful
    and people will respect them.
¹⁰ When wicked people see this,
    they will be angry.
They will show their teeth in anger,
    but then they will disappear.
Whatever wicked people want,
    they will never get it.

⁶ When a fool speaks, he starts an argument.
    He is asking for someone to beat him with a stick.
⁷ When a fool speaks, he is destroying himself.
    His own words are a trap that catches him.
⁸ We love to hear other people's secrets.
    They seem like good food that we can enjoy.
⁹ A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.
¹⁰ The name of the Lord is like a strong tower.
    Righteous people can run there, and then they will be safe.
¹¹ Rich people think that their money makes them safe,
    like high, strong walls round a city.
¹² If you become proud, something will soon destroy you.
    But if you are humble, you will soon receive honour.