Psalm 112–113

The Path of the Righteous and the Path of the Wicked

112Praise Yah!^a

Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh;

he takes great delight in his commands.

²His descendants^b will be mighty in the land;

the generation of the upright will be blessed.

³Wealth and riches are in his house,

and his righteousness endures forever.

⁴His light rises in the darkness for the upright;

he is gracious and compassionate and righteous.

⁵It goes well for a man who is gracious and lends,

who conducts his business properly.^c

⁶For he will not be shaken forever;

the righteous will be remembered forever.^d

⁷He is not afraid of bad news;

his heart is steadfast, secure^e in Yahweh.

⁸His heart is sustained; he will not be afraid,

until he looks in triumph on his enemies.

⁹He gives lavishly^f to the needy;

his righteousness endures forever.

His horn rises high in honor.

¹⁰The wicked^g sees it and is vexed.

He gnashes his teeth and becomes weak.^h

The desire of the wickedⁱ perishes.

God’s Majesty and Care for the Needy

113Praise Yah!^a

Praise, O servants of Yahweh,

praise the name of Yahweh.

²Let the name of Yahweh be blessed,

from now until forever.

³From the rising of the sun to its setting,

let the name of Yahweh be blessed.

⁴Yahweh is high above all nations;

his glory is above the heavens.

⁵Who is like Yahweh our God,

who is enthroned on high,^b

⁶who condescends to look at^c

what is in the heavens and in the earth?

⁷He raises the helpless from the dust;

he lifts the needy from the ash heap,

⁸to seat them with princes,

with the princes of his people.

⁹He causes the barren woman of the house to dwell

as the happy mother of children.

Praise Yah!^d