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1  Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
    who greatly delights 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

   and his righteousness endures forever.

4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;
    he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.

5 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends;
    who conducts his affairs with justice.

6 For the righteous will never be moved;
    he will be remembered forever.

7 He is not afraid of bad news;
    his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.

8 His heart is steady;

   he will not be afraid,
    until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.

9 He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor;
    his righteousness endures forever;
    his horn is exalted in honor.

10 The wicked man sees it and is angry;

    he gnashes his teeth and melts away;
    the desire of the wicked will perish!