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The Book of Psalms

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- Kapitel 112 -

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.
2
His seede shall be mightie vpon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.
3
Riches and treasures shalbe in his house, and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.
4
Vnto the righteous ariseth light in darkenes: he is merciful and full of copassion and righteous.
5
A good man is mercifull and lendeth, and will measure his affaires by iudgement.
6
Surely he shall neuer be moued: but the righteous shalbe had in euerlasting remembrance.
7
He will not be afraide of euill tidings: for his heart is fixed, and beleeueth in the Lord.
8
His heart is stablished: therefore he will not feare, vntill he see his desire vpon his enemies.
9
He hath distributed and giuen to ye poore: his righteousnesse remaineth for euer: his horne shalbe exalted with glory.
10
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.
4
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
6
For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.
7
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
8
His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
9
He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
10
The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.

Fußnoten

(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).