1PRAISE the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who is vigilant in his commandments.

2His descendants shall be mighty upon earth; he shall be blessed in the generation of the upright.

3Wealth and riches shall be in his house; and his righteousness endures for ever.

4To the upright there shines a light in the darkness; he is gracious and full of compassion upon the righteous.

5Blessed is the man who shows mercy and lends; he shall proclaim his words with judgment.

6Surely he shall not be moved for ever; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

8His heart is strengthened; he shall not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

9He has given generously, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever and ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash his teeth and be confounded; the desire of the wicked shall perish.