1 {Praise the Everlasting} Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, and hath great delight in his commandments.
2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the faithful shall be blessed.
3 Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house, and his righteousness endureth forever.
4 Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness: he is merciful, loving and righteous.
5 A good man is merciful, and lendeth gladly, and pondereth his words with discretion.
6 For he shall never be moved, and the righteous shall be had in an everlasting remembrance.
7 He will not be afraid of any evil tidings, for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the LORD.
8 His heart is stablished, and will not shrink, until he sees his desire upon his enemies.
9 He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor, his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.