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The Book of Psalms

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Blessed is the man who fears the Lord

(Psalm 128:1-6)
1
Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man, that feareth the Lord, and deliteth greatly in his commandements.
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His seede shall be mightie vpon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.
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Riches and treasures shalbe in his house, and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.
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Vnto the righteous ariseth light in darkenes: he is merciful and full of copassion and righteous.
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A good man is mercifull and lendeth, and will measure his affaires by iudgement.
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Surely he shall neuer be moued: but the righteous shalbe had in euerlasting remembrance.
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He will not be afraide of euill tidings: for his heart is fixed, and beleeueth in the Lord.
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His heart is stablished: therefore he will not feare, vntill he see his desire vpon his enemies.
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He hath distributed and giuen to ye poore: his righteousnesse remaineth for euer: his horne shalbe exalted with glory.
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The wicked shall see it and be angrie: he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord

(Psalm 128:1-6)
1
Praise the LORD!(a) Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.
2
His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.
3
Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
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Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
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It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
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For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
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He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
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His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
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He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
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The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.

Footnotes

(a)112:1 Psalm 112 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise the LORD!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).
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