Psalms

Chapter 111

  1. 1

    A blessed man is he, who fears the Lord, b earing great love to his commandments.

  2. 2

    C hildren of his shall win renown in their country; d o right, and thy sons shall find a blessing.

  3. 3

    E ase shall dwell in his house, and great prosperity; f ame shall ever record his bounty.

  4. 4

    G ood men see a light dawn in darkness; h is light, who is merciful, kind and faithful.

  5. 5

    I t goes well with the man who lends in pity, j ust and merciful in his dealings.

  6. 6

    L ength of days shall leave him still unshaken; m en will remember the just for ever.

  7. 7

    N o fear shall he have of evil tidings; o n the Lord his hope is fixed unchangeably.

  8. 8

    P atient his heart remains and stedfast, q uietly he waits for the downfall of his enemies.

  9. 9

    R ich are his alms to the needy; s till his bounty abides in memory.1 T he Lord will lift up his head in triumph;

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    u ngodly men are ill content to see it. V ainly they gnash their teeth in envy; w orldly hopes must fade and perish.