Psalm 112 Poem by Justin Reamer

Alleluia!

Happy the man who fears Yahweh
by joyfully keeping His commandments!
Children of such a man will be powers on Earth,
descendants of the upright will always be blessed.
There will be riches and wealth for his family,
and his righteousness can never change.
For the upright he shines like a lamp in the dark,
he is merciful, tenderhearted, virtuous.

Interest is not charged by this good man,
he is honest in all his dealings.
Kept safe by virtue, he is ever steadfast,
and leaves an imperishable memory behind him;
with constant heart, and confidence in Yahweh,
he need never fear bad news.

Steadfast in heart he overcomes his fears:
in the end he will triumph over his enemies.
Quick to be generous, he gives to the poor,
his righteousness can never change,
men such as this will always be honoured,
thought this fills the wicked with fury
until, grinding their teeth, they waste away,
vanishing like their vain hopes.