Psalm 112Psalms112

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1. The Blessed Fear of the LORD

   (Psalm 128:1–6)

2. 1KJVPraise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.BSBBSB: Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
3. 2KJVHis seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.BSBBSB: His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
4. 3KJVWealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.BSBBSB: Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
5. 4KJVUnto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.BSBBSB: Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
6. 5KJVA good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.BSBBSB: It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
7. 6KJVSurely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.BSBBSB: Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
8. 7KJVHe shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.BSBBSB: He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
9. 8KJVHis heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.BSBBSB: His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
10. 9KJVHe hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.BSBBSB: He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
11. 10KJVThe wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.BSBBSB: The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish.