| NET Bible | New International Version |
| 1Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands. | 1Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands. |
| 2His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed. | 2Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. |
| 3His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures. | 3Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. |
| 4In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just. | 4Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. |
| 5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly. | 5Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. |
| 6For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. | 6Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. |
| 7He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the LORD. | 7They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD. |
| 8His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. | 8Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. |
| 9He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored. | 9They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor. |
| 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. | 10The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing. |
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