1 Praise the Lord!

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,

Who*delights greatly in His commandments.

2 *His descendants will be mighty on earth;

The generation of the upright will be blessed.

3 *Wealth and riches willbe in his house,

And his righteousness endures forever.

4 *Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness;

Heis gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

5 *A good man deals graciously and lends;

He will guide his affairs *with discretion.

6 Surely he will never be shaken;

*The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.

7 *He will not be afraid of evil tidings;

His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

8 His *heart is established;

*He will not be afraid,

Until he *sees hisdesire upon his enemies.

9 He has dispersed abroad,

He has given to the poor;

His righteousness endures forever;

His horn will be exalted with honor.

10 The wicked will see it and be grieved;

He will gnash his teeth and melt away;

The desire of the wicked shall perish.