Psalms 112

1 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed shall be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house; and his righteousness abideth for ever. 4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness; he is gracious, and merciful, and righteous. 5 It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment.

6 For he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed confiding in Jehovah; 8 His heart is maintained, he is not afraid, until he see his desire upon his oppressors. 9 He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour. 10 The wicked man shall see it and be vexed; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

1 Louez l’Éternel!

*Ps 1:1,2.Heureux l’homme qui craint l’Éternel,

Qui trouve un grand plaisir à ses commandements.

2 Sa postérité sera puissante sur la terre,

La génération des hommes droits sera bénie.

3 Il a dans sa maison bien-être et richesse,

Et sa justice subsiste à jamais.

4 La lumière se lève dans les ténèbres pour les hommes droits,

Pour celui qui est miséricordieux, compatissant et juste.

5 Heureux l’homme qui exerce la miséricorde et qui prête,

Qui règle ses actions d’après la justice!

6 Car il ne chancelle jamais;

La mémoire du juste dure toujours.

7 Il ne craint point les mauvaises nouvelles;

Son cœur est ferme, confiant en l’Éternel.

8 Son cœur est affermi; il n’a point de crainte,

Jusqu’à ce qu’il mette son plaisir à regarder ses adversaires.

9 Il fait des largesses, il donne aux indigents;

Sa justice subsiste à jamais;

Sa tête s’élève avec gloire,

10 Le méchant le voit et s’irrite,

Il grince les dents et se consume;

Les désirs des méchants périssent.