NET Bible | Berean Study Bible |
1Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands. | 1Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. |
2His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed. | 2His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. |
3His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures. | 3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. |
4In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just. | 4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. |
5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly. | 5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. |
6For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. | 6Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. |
7He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the LORD. | 7He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. |
8His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. | 8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. |
9He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored. | 9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. |
10When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish. | 10The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish. |
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