1 Praise the Lord.Blessed are those who fear the Lord,who find great delight in his commands.
2 Their children will be mighty in the land;the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,and their righteousness endures for ever.
4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,who conduct their affairs with justice.
6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken;they will be remembered for ever.
7 They will have no fear of bad news;their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
9 They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,their righteousness endures for ever;their horn will be lifted high in honour.
10 The wicked will see and be vexed,they will gnash their teeth and waste away;the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.