1   
Praise the Lord!

1   
Happy is the person who has reverence for 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 men,
  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 be powerful and respected. ^note

10   
The wicked see this and are angry;
  they glare in hate and disappear;
  their hopes are gone forever.

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