[1] Praise the Lord! Happy is the person who fears the Lord. He loves what the Lord commands. [2] His descendants will be powerful in the land. The children of honest people will be blessed. [3] His house will be full of wealth and riches. His goodness will continue forever. [4] A light shines in the dark for honest people. It shines for those who are good and kind and merciful. [5] It is good to be kind and generous. Whoever is fair in his business [6] will never be defeated. A good person will be remembered from now on. [7] He won't be afraid of bad news. He is safe because he trusts the Lord. [8] That person is confident. He will not be afraid. He will look down on his enemies. [9] He gives freely to the poor. The things he does are right and will continue forever. He will be given great honor. [10] The wicked will see this and become angry. They will grind their teeth in anger and then disappear. The wishes of the wicked will come to nothing.
