| New King James Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments. | 1Praise the LORD! How blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who greatly delights in His commandments. |
| 2His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed. | 2His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed. |
| 3Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever. | 3Wealth and riches are in his house, And his righteousness endures forever. |
| 4Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. | 4Light arises in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious and compassionate and righteous. |
| 5A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. | 5It is well with the man who is gracious and lends; He will maintain his cause in judgment. |
| 6Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. | 6For he will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever. |
| 7He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. | 7He will not fear evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. |
| 8His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies. | 8His heart is upheld, he will not fear, Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries. |
| 9He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor. | 9He has given freely to the poor, His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor. |
| 10The wicked will see it and be grieved; He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish. | 10The wicked will see it and be vexed, He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked will perish. |
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