Psalm 112

Beatus vir

1 BLESSED is the man that feareth the Lord * he 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 for ever.

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 * and will guide his words with discretion.

6 For he shall never be moved * and the righteous shall be had in 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 established, and will not shrink * until he see his desire upon his enemies.

9 He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor * and his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

10 The ungodly shall see it, and it shall grieve him * he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away; the desire of the ungodly shall perish.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son * and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be * world without end. Amen.