Study Desk

Hallelujah!^[a] Happy is the man who fears the Lord , taking great delight in His commands.^(a)

His descendants will be powerful in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.^(b)

Wealth and riches are in his house,^(c) and his righteousness endures forever.^(d)

Light shines in the darkness for the upright.^(e) He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.^(f)

Good will come to a man who lends generously and conducts his business fairly.^(g)

He will never be shaken.^(h) The righteous man will be remembered forever.⁽ⁱ⁾

He will not fear bad news; his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord .^(j)

His heart is assured; he will not fear.^(k) In the end he will look in triumph on his foes.^(l)

He distributes freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.^(m) His horn will be exalted in honor.⁽ⁿ⁾

The wicked man will see it and be angry; he will gnash his teeth in despair.^(o) The desire of the wicked man will come to nothing.^(p)