1 Praise the Lord!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.