Psalm 112. The Happiness of a Good Person.

Praise the Lord!
Happy is the person who honors the Lord,
who takes pleasure in obeying his commands.

2 The good man’s children will be powerful in the land;
his descendants will be blessed.

3 His family will be wealthy and rich,
and he will be prosperous forever.

4 Light shines in the darkness for good people,
for those who are merciful, kind, and just.

5 Happy is the person who is generous with his loans,
who runs his business honestly.

6 A good person will never fail;
he will always be remembered.

7 He is not afraid of receiving bad news;
his faith is strong, and he trusts in the Lord.

8 He is not worried or afraid;
he is certain to see his enemies defeated.

9 He gives generously to the needy,
and his kindness never fails;
he will…