1 Praise the lord!How joyful are those who fear the lordand delight in obeying his commands.
2 Their children will be successful everywhere;an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.
3 They themselves will be wealthy,and their good deeds will last forever.
4 Light shines in the darkness for the godly.They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.
5 Good comes to those who lend money generouslyand conduct their business fairly.
6 Such people will not be overcome by evil.Those who are righteous will be long remembered.