Psalm 112:                                                                                      

Hallelujah!  Happy are they who fear the Lord

            and have great delight in God’s commandments!

Their descendants will be mighty in the land;

            the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Wealth and riches will be in their house,

            and their righteousness will last forever.

Light shines in the darkness for the upright;

            the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.

It is good for them to be generous in lending

            and to manage their affairs with justice.

For they will never be shaken;

            the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.

They will not be afraid of any evil rumors;

            their heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

Their heart is established and will not shrink,

            until they see their desire upon their enemies.

They have given freely to the poor, and their righteousness stands fast forever;

            they will hold up their head with honor.

The wicked will see it and be angry; they will gnash their teeth and pine away;

            the desires of the wicked will perish.