International Standard Version | NET Bible |
1Hallelujah! How happy is the person who fears the LORD, who truly delights in his commandments. | 1Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands. |
2His descendants will be powerful in the land, a generation of the upright who will be blessed. | 2His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed. |
3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. | 3His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures. |
4A light shines in the darkness for the upright, for the one who is gracious, compassionate, and just. | 4In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just. |
5It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness. | 5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly. |
6He will never be shaken; the one who is just will always be remembered. | 6For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. |
7He need not fear a bad report, for his heart is unshaken, since he trusts in the LORD. | 7He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the LORD. |
8His heart is steadfast, he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph over his enemy. | 8His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. |
9He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor. | 9He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored. |
10The wicked person sees this and flies into a rage; his teeth gnash and wear away. The desire of the wicked will amount to nothing. | 10When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish. |
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