Psalm 112 112 Psalms Book 5 Catholic Public Domain Version The Blessed Fear of the LORD (Psalm 128:1–6)
1 CPDV Alleluia. Of the return of Haggai and Zachariah. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. He will prefer his commandments exceedingly. BSB BSB: Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
2 CPDV His offspring will be powerful on the earth. The generation of the upright will be blessed. BSB BSB: His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 CPDV Glory and wealth will be in his house, and his justice shall remain from age to age. BSB BSB: Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 CPDV For the upright, a light has risen up in the darkness. He is merciful and compassionate and just. BSB BSB: Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
5 CPDV Pleasing is the man who shows mercy and lends. He will order his words with judgment. BSB BSB: It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
6 CPDV For he will not be disturbed in eternity. BSB BSB: Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
7 CPDV The just one will be an everlasting memorial. He will not fear a report of disasters. His heart is prepared to hope in the Lord. BSB BSB: He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
8 CPDV His heart has been confirmed. He will not be disturbed, until he looks down upon his enemies. BSB BSB: His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
9 CPDV He has distributed, he has given to the poor. His justice shall remain from age to age. His horn shall be exalted in glory. BSB BSB: He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
10 CPDV The sinner will see and become angry. He will gnash his teeth and waste away. The desire of sinners will perish. BSB BSB: The 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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