Psalm 112
Beatus vir
The Book of Common Prayer (1979) · 10 verses
- 1
Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear the Lord *
and have great delight in his commandments! - 2
Their descendants will be mighty in the land; *
the generation of the upright will be blessed. - 3
Wealth and riches will be in their house, *
and their righteousness will last for ever. - 4
Light shines in the darkness for the upright; *
the righteous are merciful and full of compassion. - 5
It is good for them to be generous in lending *
and to manage their affairs with justice. - 6
For they will never be shaken; *
the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance. - 7
They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; *
their heart is right; they put their trust in the Lord. - 8
Their heart is established and will not shrink, *
until they see their desire upon their enemies. - 9
They have given freely to the poor, *
and their righteousness stands fast for ever; they will hold up their head with honor. - 10
The wicked will see it and be angry; they will gnash their teeth and pine away; *
the desires of the wicked will perish.
The text of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer is in the public domain in the United States.