Psalm 112
Book 5 · acrostic
Praise God! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD · 10 10 10 10
6 verses
Praise God! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD
Praise God! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD
And finds delight in following his word.
His children will be mighty in the land;
His line will know the blessing of God’s hand.
Riches and wealth within his house are found;
His righteousness for ever will abound.
The man who stands for mercy, truth and right
Will find the darkness turn to morning light.
Good is the man who gives and freely lends;
To his affairs with justice he attends.
Surely a righteous man will stand secure;
His memory for ever will endure.
Though bad news comes, he will not be afraid;
His heart is firm; he trusts the LORD for aid.
He will not be alarmed, his heart holds fast;
He’ll view his foes in triumph at the last.
He freely shares his riches with the poor;
His righteousness for ever will endure.
The LORD himself exalts his servant’s name;
He gives him strength and dignity and fame.
The wicked, seeing this, will feel dismay;
He’ll gnash his teeth and soon will waste away.
The wicked and their dreams will come to nought;
They never will enjoy what they have sought.