1 Praise the Lord!Happy is the person who honors the Lord,who takes pleasure in obeying his commands.
2 The good man's children will be powerful in the land;his descendants will be blessed.
3 His family will be wealthy and rich,and he will be prosperous forever.
4 Light shines in the darkness for good people,for those who are merciful, kind, and just.
5 Happy is the person who is generous with his loans,who runs his business honestly.
6 A good person will never fail;he will always be remembered.
7 He is not afraid of receiving bad news;his faith is strong, and he trusts in the Lord.
8 He is not worried or afraid;he is certain to see his enemies defeated.
9 He gives generously to the needy,and his kindness never fails;he will be powerful and respected.
10 The wicked see this and are angry;they glare in hate and disappear;their hopes are gone forever.