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Psalm 111

Masoretic — Psalm 112

Psalm 111, verse 1. Alleluia.
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord;
He will delight exceedingly in His commandments;
Psalm 111, verse 2. His seed shall be mighty on earth;
The generation of the upright shall be blessed;
Psalm 111, verse 3. Glory and riches shall be in his house,
And his righteousness continues unto ages of ages.
Psalm 111, verse 4. For the upright, light springs up in darkness,
For he is merciful, compassionate, and righteous.
Psalm 111, verse 5. A good man is compassionate and lends;
He will manage his words with judgment,
Psalm 111, verse 6. For he shall be unshaken forever;
A righteous man shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Psalm 111, verse 7. He shall not be afraid because of an evil report;
His heart is prepared to hope in the Lord.
Psalm 111, verse 8. His heart is established; he is not afraid
As he surveys his enemies.
Psalm 111, verse 9. He dispersed; he gave to the poor;
His righteousness continues unto ages of ages;
His horn shall be exalted with glory.
Psalm 111, verse 10. The sinner shall see this, and be angry;
He shall gnash his teeth, and be consumed;
The desire of sinners shall perish.

Old Testament text from the St. Athanasius Academy Septuagint™. Copyright © 2008 by St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology. Used by permission. All rights reserved.