1 Hallelujah! How blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who takes great delight in his commandments!
2 His descendants will be powerful in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness stands forever.
4 For the upright, light rises in the darkness—gracious, merciful and righteous.
5 Good comes to the man who shows favor and lends; he manages his affairs with justice.
6 For he will never be moved; the righteous will be remembered forever.
7 He does not fear evil tidings; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart is steady; he will not fear, until he gazes on his foes.
9 He has distributed freely, he has given to the needy; his righteousness stands forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
10 The wicked man sees it and is angry; he grinds his teeth and wastes away; the longing of the wicked will come to nothing.