Psalms 112 – Blessed Is the Man Who Fears the LORD
A companion psalm describing the steady, generous life of the one who fears God.
Matching the praise of God's works in Psalms 111, this psalm turns to the man who fears the LORD, describing him as gracious, full of compassion, and generous toward the poor.
Hallelujah. Happy is the man that feareth HaShem, that delighteth greatly in His commandments.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Wealth and riches are in his house; and his merit endureth for ever.
Unto the upright He shineth as a light in the darkness, gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth, that ordereth his affairs rightfully.
For he shall never be moved; the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is stedfast, trusting in HaShem.
His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he gaze upon his adversaries.
He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted in honour.
The wicked shall see it, and be vexed; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away; the desire of the wicked shall perish.