Psalm 112

William Helder © 2006

1. Come, praise the LORD! Let all revere Him.
   How blessed is the man who fears Him,
   Who in the LORD’S commands takes pleasure.
   His offspring, blest in equal measure,
   Will be the mighty in the nation,
   A truly upright generation.
   
2. Abundant riches fill his dwelling;
   Firm stands his justice, never failing.
   As after night comes morning brightness,
   Light dawns for him who loves uprightness;
   All gloom and darkness it displaces
   For the compassionate and gracious.
   
3. All’s well with him whose generous lending
   Gives joy to those on him depending;
   Who, his trustworthiness revealing,
   Lets justice govern all his dealings.
   The righteous one shall never waver;
   His praises will be sung forever.
   
4. With steadfast heart in God confiding,
   He has no fear of evil tidings;
   He in the end with exultation
   Will greet his foe’s humiliation.
   His gifts he on the poor will shower;
   Great are his honor and his power.
   
5. The just will thrive in his endeavors;
   His righteousness endures forever.
   The wicked sees it with vexation;
   His teeth he gnashes in frustration.
   The schemes and hopes that he may cherish
   Are sure to fail and doomed to perish.