• The Blessed State of the Righteous

  • 1 Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments.
  • 2 His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed.
  • 3 Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever.
  • 4 Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
  • 5 A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion.
  • 6 Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.
  • 7 He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
  • 8 His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.
  • 9 He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.
  • 10 The wicked will see it and be grieved; He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish.