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Psalm 112
Beatus vir
1
Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear the Lord
and have great delight in his commandments!
2
Their descendants will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3
Wealth and riches will be in their house,
and their righteousness will last for ever.
4
Light shines in the darkness for the upright;
the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.
5
It is good for them to be generous in lending
and to manage their affairs with justice.
6
For they will never be shaken;
the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.
7
They will not be afraid of any evil rumors;
their heart is right; they put their trust in the Lord.
8
Their heart is established and will not shrink,
until they see their desire upon their enemies.
9
They have given freely to the poor,
and their righteousness stands fast for ever; they will hold up their head with honor.
10
The wicked will see it and be angry; they will gnash their teeth and pine away;
the desires of the wicked will perish.