Alleluia!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who greatly delights in his commands.
His children will be powerful on earth;
the upright generation will be blessed.
Wealth and riches are for his family;
he will be revered for his generosity.
In the darkness, light dawns for the upright,
for the Lord is gracious, merciful and righteous.
It will be well with him who lends freely,
who leads a life of justice and honesty.
For the righteous will never be moved;
he will be remembered and loved forever.
He will have no fear of evil news,
for his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
He need not fear since his life is secure,
he shall triumph over his foes.
Since he has given generously to the poor,
his virtue will last forever
and his head will be raised in honor.
The wicked will see this and be furious:
they will gnash their teeth in seething envy.
The evil man’s desires will fail.
Psalm 112 (111):1-10