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His heart is sustained; he will not be afraid,
until he looks in triumph on his enemies.
He gives lavishly[a] to the needy;
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn rises high in honor.
10 The wicked[b] sees it and is vexed.
He gnashes his teeth and becomes weak.[c]
The desire of the wicked[d] perishes.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 112:9 Literally “He distributes freely, he gives”
  2. Psalm 112:10 Singular
  3. Psalm 112:10 Literally “and melts”
  4. Psalm 112:10 Plural

Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;(A)
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.(B)
They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,(C)
    their righteousness endures(D) forever;
    their horn[a] will be lifted(E) high in honor.

10 The wicked will see(F) and be vexed,
    they will gnash their teeth(G) and waste away;(H)
    the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.(I)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 112:9 Horn here symbolizes dignity.