[1] Hallelujah! Blessed is the person who fears the LORD and is happy to obey his commands. [2] His descendants will grow strong on the earth. The family of a decent person will be blessed. [3] Wealth and riches will be in his home. His righteousness continues forever. [4] Light will shine in the dark for a decent person. He is merciful, compassionate, and fair. [5] All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living. [6] He will never fail. A righteous person will always be remembered. [7] He is not afraid of bad news. His heart remains secure, full of confidence in the LORD. [8] His heart is steady, and he is not afraid. In the end he will look triumphantly at his enemies. [9] He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor. [10] The wicked person sees this and becomes angry. He angrily grits his teeth and disappears. The hope that wicked people have will vanish.
